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== Question ==
 
== Question ==
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'''How do I use command line arguments to control my modules using Activehome?'''
 
'''How do I use command line arguments to control my modules using Activehome?'''
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== Answer ==
 
== Answer ==
There is a file in c:\program files\home control called x10comm.exe. This program will accept arguments on the command line for control of your X10 modules. The syntax is as follows:
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There is a file in c:\program files\home control called '''x10comm.exe'''. This program will accept arguments on the command line for control of your X10 modules.
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The syntax is as follows:
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*To turn a non-dimming module on:
 
*To turn a non-dimming module on:
    x10comm.exe a1 on
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*If it is a dimmable module, then use the following:   
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'''x10comm.exe a1 on'''
    x10comm.exe a1 dim to 020%
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*If it is a dimmable module, then use the following:  
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'''x10comm.exe a1 dim to 020%'''
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The dimming percentage is listed as a 3-digit number with the percent sign after it.
 
The dimming percentage is listed as a 3-digit number with the percent sign after it.
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[[Category:frequently asked questions]]
 
[[Category:frequently asked questions]]

Latest revision as of 19:45, 10 June 2014

Question

How do I use command line arguments to control my modules using Activehome?

Answer

There is a file in c:\program files\home control called x10comm.exe. This program will accept arguments on the command line for control of your X10 modules.


The syntax is as follows:

  • To turn a non-dimming module on:

x10comm.exe a1 on


  • If it is a dimmable module, then use the following:

x10comm.exe a1 dim to 020%


The dimming percentage is listed as a 3-digit number with the percent sign after it.