What is the most efficient method to dim a scene after its been turned on?

 

I have a scene with 3 controllers that comes on at dusk at a preset level, dims at 8 pm, and turns off at 11:00 pm. The scene is controlled by a program.

 

What's best, having a program dim a device within the scene at 9pm or creating a new scene to run at 9 pm with a preset dim level?

What's best, having a program dim a device within the scene at 9pm or creating a new scene to run at 9 pm with a preset dim level?

 

Purely a gut feel, but I would create a second scene. Of course, the second scene would not be able to have the same controllers but I assume that this is not a problem if the purpose of the scene is limited to a one-time-per-day mood shift.

If I create a second scene wouldn't the "same controllers" just show up as responders in that scene?

 

Is it best to have the first program call up the second program (which would run the second scene) or just have the second program run at a set time. Just wondering if the ISY status will display properly.

If I create a second scene wouldn't the "same controllers" just show up as responders in that scene?

Yes, they could be responders, but not controllers.

 

Is it best to have the first program call up the second program (which would run the second scene) or just have the second program run at a set time. Just wondering if the ISY status will display properly.

 

I don't think that matters. Whatever meets your needs and is most efficient (I like efficient programming). I expect that the ISY status will be fine.