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Re: [ECS] Config Problem Carl Keyes Sun, 21 Mar 1999 09:59:21 +0000

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Mark,

I tried changing a name of an item,
then going around to the different
events that use it and they are being
updated. I didn't realize that the win
has to be closed then re-opened.

Didn't 3.4 update immediately?

Did you get my cfg that won't open?

Thanks,

Carl

Mark Gilmore wrote:

> Carl,
> I need a real example, as I can't re-create this problem.
> Granted, if you change a name that happens to be in a
> group or event which is currently displayed, then the DISPLAY
> is not updated. But this is fixed if you select a diff
> group/event, then re-select the original. All names should
> be properly changed in ECS.CFG.
>
> Carl Keyes wrote:
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Other areas- Groups and Events.
> > If an item's name is changed shouldn't
> > it be changed throughout the program?
> >
> > Carl
> >
> > Mark Gilmore wrote:
> >
> > > Carl,I need details: What "other areas" ?
> > >
> > > Carl Keyes wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Mark S,
> > > >
> > > > I tried that. No go. I had to go into a text editor and delete
> > > > the item and all references to it before the cfg would
> > > > load. I think there is a real problem there.
> > > >
> > > > Also I've noticed after re-naming or changing an item
> > > > it is not updated as before in other areas.
> > > > Is there any way to find what events an item
> > > > is used in? I miss using the "shift-?" to locate
> > > > info on things.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > > Mark Sekelsky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Carl,
> > > > >
> > > > > Try deleting and re creating the item (I would guess that you
> > > deleted
> > > > > it
> > > > > already).  I had a similar thing happen with an IR-Signal
> item.  I
> > >
> > > > > deleted
> > > > > it from ecs.cfg, recreated it via ECS and never go the error
> > > again.
> > > > > never
> > > > > said anything to Mark since I couldn't recreate it.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark S
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: Carl Keyes [mailto:Ckeyes@global.california.com]
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, March 20, 1999 11:03 AM
> > > > > To: ECS List
> > > > > Subject: [ECS] Config Problem
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > Using 4.0 I just created a Relay-2G type item,
> > > > > Station # :0
> > > > > Relay #    :3
> > > > > and saved the cfg.
> > > > > Upon re-starting ECS I get the error message:
> > > > >
> > > > > Station # of item "RE Alarm Relay  Type Relay G"
> > > > > is undefined line 2.
> > > > >
> > > > > I checked the cfg in a text editor and it appears fine.
> > > > > No different than any others and the station # is set
> > > > > to 0. Wha' sup?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > Carl
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Mark Gilmore
> > > Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> > > omnip@usit.net
> > > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> >
> >
>
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> omnip@usit.net
> http://www.usit.com/omnip

  

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