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  • mrceolla
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    Understood about feature type. Not sure I need that but couldn't hurt. Plus, native HS only allows for 1 feature device per virtual device, correct? I'm going to need 8 or more feature devices per thermostat. I will install and start playing with your HS4 device creator tonight. Thanks! And sorry for posting in the wrong thread.

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  • jon00
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    When you create a device in HS4, it creates a root device plus a feature device. That said you cannot set the device feature type for this feature but you can if created with my HS4 device utility as shown below.

    Suggest you use it to create a root device, then a feature with the correct feature type and then copy that using the HS4 GUI.

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  • mrceolla
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    Oh! I see you have a HS4 device creator too. I assume that is what you're suggesting I use instead of this. Makes sense.

    The native HS4 interface does not allow you to create virtual devices with sub-devices, correct? I've looked but never found a way.

    Can anyone think of a way to get HS to create a HS thermostat device without actually adding one via a plugin? Just looking for a template, or shortcut, so I don't have to manually build everything from scratch.

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  • jon00
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    Not really sure what you are asking. A device has to be created whether it is achieved via the HS4 interface or this (but I suggest you use the version that creates HS4 devices). HS4 provides an easy method to copy devices once created. My Status Graphics editor may be useful for setting the icons if you are not using the default Homeseer icon directory.

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  • mrceolla
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    I am currently faced with a task of having to create virtual devices to represent about a dozen split AC units as there is apparently no HS integration for Mitsubishi Kumo Cloud stuff. I have discovered how to poll status and control the devices via this NodeJS thing, and could write a script to update the virtual devices, and run when they change.

    My question... Is this my best and perhaps only path forward if I want to create virtual devices with sub-devices, such as thermostat devices? And are there any shortcuts to creating the first thermostat device from which I can make copies. Those are complicated devices with many sub-devices and even more complicated status/graphics setups. I'm looking for a template, so to speak. I have no thermostat devices in the system currently to copy from.

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  • Homeseer666
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    Don't spend too much time on this, was just wondering if someone who owns Easytrigger could reproduce.

    There's a number of issues trying to keep HS3 Standalone/status only virtual devices around in HS4;
    To avoid further issues and though it adds unnecessary complexity, I decided to stick with HS4 created Parent/Child devices and disable all features for Status only devices.

    just unfortunate you still need to keep the unused feature assigned to a wasted ref#, and visible.

    It just makes the already messy HS4 device manager, well, messier.

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  • jon00
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    I've checked the code and clicking the status only checkbox does set the status only flag. Not much more I can suggest.

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  • Homeseer666
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    not sure if this can be reproduced but it seems like Status only HS3 devices created with the plugin are not recognized by "Easytrigger: a device string is" within events.

    Devices created directly in HS3 (/_deviceutility.html) or copies of it are recognized (they are in the drop down list when choosing a trigger or condition)

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  • jon00
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    Originally posted by SmartyPants View Post

    Nice. I'll try it later when home.

    Thanks
    Did it make any difference to your device issues?

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  • SmartyPants
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    Originally posted by jon00 View Post
    It should all be sorted in this new version....
    Nice. I'll try it later when home.

    Thanks

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  • jon00
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    It should all be sorted in this new version....

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  • SmartyPants
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    Looks ace Jon.
    Are you a robot? You seem to produce this stuff at rapid pace lol.

    Have you got around the other issue we discussed regarding missing controls?

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  • jon00
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    Version 1.0.1 is now available.

    Changes since V1.0.0:

    Added Voice Command Text field.
    Added User Notes field.
    Added Device Type String field.
    Added Amazon Alexa Discovery and Google Home Discovery check boxes.
    Added check box to create standard On/Off button with Graphics.
    Added 8 optional user defined buttons.
    Added optional user defined range slider.

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  • SmartyPants
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    Originally posted by jon00 View Post
    OK, I added some test code to force creation of buttons and they are not showing either. Definitely a bug. I'll contact Rich as well.....
    Ok cheers. Good. At least I'm not off daft

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  • jon00
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    OK, I added some test code to force creation of buttons and they are not showing either. Definitely a bug. I'll contact Rich as well.....

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