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Re: [ECS] ECST v4 status? Mark Gilmore Wed, 06 Jan 1999 19:32:34 -0800

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Wayne Wittenberg wrote:
> 
> Mark G:
> What is that status of the following previously reported issues with ECST v4:
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> 1) speed, v4 definitely slower (about 20-25%) than 3.x

I know of no reason why it would be slower, unless there is an overlay
conflict (resulting in a disk read every pass). Tracking this down could
be very time consuming. Is such a reduction that big of a deal ?
If so, my only suggestion would be to create a cfg holding only the
passes/event item. Then compare the two .EXEs (they SHOULD match).
Then incrementally add Items until you see the change. If I know
which type of Item is causing the problem, I can probably fix it
quickly.

> 
> 2) losing status of items when rebooting, items such as colors, which are
> NEVER changed and many others, the ones I don't realize are the scary ones.

I have tried to reproduce such an error, with backup and without.
Numerous others are using ECST without this problem, leading me
to suspect something in your ECS.CFG.
I need to know the steps required to recreate the problem,
along with ECS.CFG.
If I can re-create it, I will fix it. If not, I can't.
I assume you downloaded ECSUPD.ZIP after my last upload notice.

> 
> 3) debug messages appearing at random times when nobody home, possibly
> related to my alpha pager

I have walked thru the code and cannot determine how such an error
was reported. I need to know exactly what steps are required to
trigger this error, preferrably with a DBG.TMP & CPT.TMP (and ECS.CFG).

> 
> 4) numeric 'enter' key working different than regular 'enter' key, you
> stated that it was supposed to be that way.  I don't have ANY other programs
> that work that way.
> 
> Thanks,
> Wayne

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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