Sub-Routine Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Midnight If Time is 12:00:00AM on 2009/01/01 Then Run Program 'Flash Lights' (Then Path) Wait 5 seconds Stop program 'Flash Lights' Set Scene 'New Year Lights' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Flash Lights If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Repeat Every 1 second Set Scene 'New Year Lights' Fast On Set Scene 'New Year Lights' Fast Off Set Scene 'New Year Lights' Fast On Set Scene 'New Year Lights' Fast Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') The New Year Lights scene was created just for this program. I included most of the common lights in our home. Checking the Apply Changes To All Devices box I set the ramp rate at 4.5 seconds. Then I unchecked that box and using the current levels displayed in the upper pane I set the On Level for each device (our Evening scenario) so when the program is done flashing the lights they are all returned to a normal value. When Variables are available it will be possible to read and store the current level of each lamp before the flashing begins, but for now, and with the devices I included in the scene, these defaults should work well for ending the show. Rand Link to comment
ulrick65 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thats Cool Rand. The flashing part if fairly straightforward...the part about returning the lights to their (almost) previous settings is ingenious. I would have never thought of doing it that way! It never ceases to amaze me what can be done with this very simple system....with just some thought and creativity. When I first got the ISY, I thought "man...this is very basic and not near the amount of power I want...I am going to need a computer based system"...man was I wrong. I now have 24 hours to get mine done...my wife will be so proud! That reminds me, quick story: We got a new pest control guy today...he finishes up and after giving us the bill he says "I see these buttons and lighted switches all over the place...what is that?" I proceed to tell him...he thinks it's cool, etc. etc. Wife rolls her eyes and walks out of the kitchen. Man I love this stuff!! Link to comment
Sub-Routine Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 I now have 24 hours to get mine done...my wife will be so proud! It should take about 10 minutes to do. I only included one light in the scene to experiment with so I sort of snuck it around the wife until midnight tomorrow Just don't over-do it with hours of lights flashing and it should be good. Maybe include the bedroom lights beckoning 10 minutes later... Happy New Year! Rand Link to comment
someguy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 how do you get the date in the schedule part of the program? I don't see that option there. Link to comment
ulrick65 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 When you select the schedule, at the bottom you will see a check box for "Daily". Turn that off and you will get a drop down box for a specific date. how do you get the date in the schedule part of the program? I don't see that option there. Link to comment
someguy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 edit: okay, I found it. thanks. Link to comment
Algorithm Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 when I uncheck "daily" it only gives me the days of the week as options, no dates. When you uncheck On Days you can select individual days. When you uncheck Daily you should get a date selection box. However, might I suggest NOT using the date today, because of the bug described here? Instead, just look for the time being midnight (and remember to disable the program tomorrow). Link to comment
ulrick65 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Good point Darrell, I hope Rand see's this...or he's gonna be pissed when it doesn't work tonight! when I uncheck "daily" it only gives me the days of the week as options, no dates. When you uncheck On Days you can select individual days. When you uncheck Daily you should get a date selection box. However, might I suggest NOT using the date today, because of the bug described here? Instead, just look for the time being midnight (and remember to disable the program tomorrow). Link to comment
jhimmel Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Yeah, I just set mine to Wednesdays, at 11:59:59PM (1 second early). Now I have a week to remember to turn it off. Jim H. Link to comment
Sub-Routine Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Good point Darrell, I hope Rand see's this...or he's gonna be pissed when it doesn't work tonight! I see it but I won't be home to see the lights flash. I figured I could bother the kids with it Link to comment
Algorithm Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Yeah, I just set mine to Wednesdays, at 11:59:59PM (1 second early). Now I have a week to remember to turn it off. Jim H. Jim, actually the day of the week is also incorrect today--it says Monday instead of Wednesday. Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hello all, The bug is GUI related and has no impact on the correct functioning of your programs. With kind regards, Michel Yeah, I just set mine to Wednesdays, at 11:59:59PM (1 second early). Now I have a week to remember to turn it off. Jim H. Jim, actually the day of the week is also incorrect today--it says Monday instead of Wednesday. Link to comment
jhimmel Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Darrell & Michel, Thanks. I left it set to Wednesday, and it did run and worked perfectly. (in case you were wondering) Have a great year guys. Jim H. Link to comment
Sub-Routine Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 According to the Program Summary my program ran at midnight. Whoo Hoo!!! Happy New Year! Rand Link to comment
MikeB Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 According to the Program Summary my program ran at midnight. Are you saying you weren't up to witness it?? Link to comment
Sub-Routine Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 According to the Program Summary my program ran at midnight. Are you saying you weren't up to witness it?? I was up, about 30 miles away though Link to comment
MikeB Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I was up, about 30 miles away though Oh, OK. I thought you were as lame as me. I think I fell asleep at like 9:30pm. 3 kids will do that to you I guess. Link to comment
Sub-Routine Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Oh, OK. I thought you were as lame as me. I think I fell asleep at like 9:30pm. 3 kids will do that to you I guess. I remember those days. I'm hoping grandchildren will do that to me in the future. For now I can stay up all night if I want! We (most of the party) went to a gin mill for breakfast this new year morning Link to comment
MikeB Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 For now I can stay up all night if I want! I remember those days too. Like 4 years ago. Link to comment
ResIpsa Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Bump for the upcoming holiday. Happy (early) new year! Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Happy New Year to ALL! With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
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