RE: [misterhouse-users] X10 Items

[Bruce W. <wi...@ch...>]

> Questions -
> 1)	When should I configure something as a appliance or light etc?

You can use either.   Typically you used appliance on items that are only
on/off (no dim/bright).

> 2)	What impact does creating something as a specific type have?

Different states are allowed for different types.  You can review valid
states by looking in lib/X10_Items.pm

> 3)	What causes certain items to appear as lights etc on the MH
> web pages?

I think that code triggers off the word 'light' in the object name.

> 4)	The MH Item setup form has different fields for different
> types of X10
> devices. I.e. Type Address, Name, Groups, Interface, X10 Type.
> What function do the specific fields Type, Interface & X10 Type have?

Use interface if you have more than once X10 interface and want to pick
which one to use.   Type is the object type (e.g. X10I for lights, X10A for
appliance).   X10_Type can be used to specify that the X10 module supports
preset dim commands (use preset).

> 5)	How should I reference these in code?

By the name that you choose (e.g. if you pick light1, then reference
$light1).

Bruce