Network Module in If conditions

[Goose66]

I would like to see network resources (from the network module) worked into IF conditions. These coditions would not have to trigger the program, but could be evaluated when other conditions trigger the program (I realize it could be slow). The network calls could return a simple numeric value, XML encoded perhaps, that could be be evaluated in the if statement. For example, a simple HTTP GET could return the XML "25" that would be evaluated with (NOT) =, >, or <.

 

This would allow advanced folks to develop a web server module or simple TCP service on a PC that, in conjunction with network resources in Actions, could be used to implement features not yet available on the ISY, such as variables, holiday calendars, complex rainfall calculations, remote temperature sensors, etc.

[Michel Kohanim]

kingwr,

 

I am right there with you. This is precisely what we call bidirectional network module which means that a) you can get the results back from the service somehow be able to make sense out of it even if primitively and c) the results can be used in programs.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[Goose66]

Are you willing to speculate when this will make it into a release or where it is on the priority list?

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi kingwr,

 

This is definitely on our list with medium priority so it will eventually be implemented. I just cannot commit to a date (unfortunately).

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[Trev]

Do you know when the bidirectional network module will be available? I'd like to send commands from EventGhost on my PC to the ISY.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Trev,

 

Unfortunately I do not have an ETA ... this said, however, we are planning to start working on it in the coming days.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[aLf]

Does this mean that Panasonic cameras will be able to talk to ISY. Currently I can send command from ISY, but wow, huge if the camera could send a command.

 

Motion = light turn on.

 

aLf

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi aLf,

 

Not unless the camera knows how to talk to ISY!

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[aLf]

Wouldn't be safe to say that if the CGI Transfer codes in the camera done via http or FTP then couldn't ISY pick up that code and do something with it.

 

Example. Currently if the camera sees motion, it either e-mails, http's or FTP's me. Couldn't that code be directed to ISY to say turn on a light?

 

Just my mind wandering Michel. You know me, always trying to tweak the system more.

 

aLf

[Sub-Routine]

Could you use the REST interface?

 

REST interface 1.0 is now available

 

http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?t=4597

 

Rand