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Re: [ECS] 4.1 upload Mark Gilmore Sun, 30 May 1999 17:45:32 -0700

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Hi Bill,
I know you aren't complaining, but I don't stand
for such mysteries:
So are we saying that you ARE using a SPEAK/W or PLAY/W
State ???? If so, then that is why SPEAK-MESSAGES is not
visually changing (all processing unrelated to playback
is halted).

Bill Walters wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> Think we're getting "wrapped around the axle post" here....  I don't
> have any current complaints or errors to report for ECS 4.1.
> 
> I was simply making an observation that I did not see any change in
> state of Speak-Messages Item when a message was being played back.
> 
> However, the event I wrote, which tests for "Busy/VC" state, seems to
> work controlling the intercom switch.
> 
> I also made the observation, that I could not hear a message if I
> elected from ECS Message screen to have it played back (therefore not
> using Speak-Message type) but I REALLY don't care about that.  I don't
> EVER play messages by sitting at the ECS console and twiddling my
> mouse.  However, some user might want that message playback to react the
> same as setting "speak-messages" type item to "play" state.  If you say
> no, then so be it, I don't really care.
> 
> Let me know if you want my .CFG file.
> 
> See entries in your message (below) for replies:
> 
> Bill Walters
> 
> Mark Gilmore wrote:
> >
> > Hi Bill,
> > I assume that ONE of the following is true
> > (if not, please email me your cfg):
> 
> You already have my .CFG file (sent it to you for 4.1 conversion) unless
> you erased it.
> 
> >
> > 1) The Item in question is a State-Holder (versus a real
> >    SPEAK-MESSAGES Item).
> >
> Nope, it's a real Item with a type of Speak-Messages:
> 
> Item:Speak-Messages          Type:Speak-Messages          Acc:User/User
>    Initial State:None                                     Backup:No
> 
> > 2) An Event is using a SPEAK/W or PLAY/W (wait), which
> >    would cause all normal processing to halt until it
> >    was spoken/played.
> >
> 
> Yes, it does and that seems to work just fine.  At least, I can't find
> any instance where it doesn't work.
> 
> > Bill Walters wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark,
> > >
> > > Have an "item" in a test group which is "Speak-Messages"; no icon
> > > specified, so I have a "2-line" item being monitored (name/state)
> > >
> > > It never changes.
> > >
> > > I've watched with two very long voice mails and state never changes.
> > >
> > > I don't really care, as long as it works in my events.
> > >
> > > Also, I don't really care that I can't "play" phone messages from ECS
> > > screen; I don't ever do that, since my ecs machine is "hidden"
> > > upstairs.  I was simply providing an observation.  You confirmed that
> > > it's working exactly as you designed it.
> > >
> > > I still say:  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
> > >
> > > BTW:  My WIFE says the same!  She LOVES IT!
> > >
> > > Bill Walters
> >
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> > omnip@usit.net
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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