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Thanks. I put the conditional checking with the combined "and" functions into the macro. It seemed more efficient than putting separate conditionals for each of the 3 doors. I could basically cut/paste the "run macro" for each door. Also, if I ever decide to change the lighting scheme for this, I would simply have to make the change in the macro instead of individually for each of the 3 doors.

I can't begin to thank you enough! This worked like a charm. Also, thanks to your help, I learned how to use macros (I hadn't even known they existed). The programming now works exactly as I'd hoped. Thanks again.

Thanks! Exactly the type of guidance that I was hoping for. Just one follow-up: Does "macro check doors" mean just checking (via "IF/AND" commands) that all 3 doors are closed?

Using Composer HE 3.31, I've been able to make the following work: When any garage door opens (I have 3) turn on the interior garage lights for 180 seconds and then turn them off. If it's dark outside (light level reading from old Card Access WMS mounted on porch), also turn on the driveway lights for 180 seconds and then turn them off. I want to make 2 modifications: When all garage doors are closed, turn off the driveway lights. (so, differing from above, I want to remove the driveway light timer. Instead, the driveway lights will turn off once ALL garage doors are closed but the interior light will only turn off once the 180 seconds is up) While the interior garage lights are on (after having been triggered by a garage door opening), if someone taps the top button of the interior garage lights button, the interior garage lights should remain on and ignore the timer. The reasons for the modifications are as follows: As long as garage doors are open at night, I want the driveway lights to remain on. If someone walks in the house from the garage and hits the interior garage light button, I want it to remain on, rather than turning off after 180 seconds. Otherwise, it'll turn off automatically after 180 secons. Not looking for specific programming, just the general principles that would be best to employ in order to accomplish these things. I'm definitely in the "novice" category (I'm sure it shows) at trying to use Composer HE. Thanks!

Crystal clear now. Thank you so much!!

Thanks....I was able to follow/understand 98% of your response. Incredibly helpful! The one thing that I wanted to clarify in my example: Is it the "stop" command ONLY that is redundant or the "Else" AND the "Stop" command in my example. In other words, is my example #2 the functional equivalent of example #1?

I am not very experienced, so I'm guessing this question is incredibly basic (if not stupid). What is the difference between the two following approaches: When.........turns off If XXXX is True AND YYYY is True AND ZZZZ is True -->Turn on LIGHT A Else -->Stop When........turns off If XXXX is True AND YYYY is True AND ZZZZ is True -->Turn on LIGHT A Is there any functional or technical difference between these two if you are only looking to initiate an action if ALL of the conditional statements are true? Thanks in advance.

Thank you. That sounds like a reasonable solution to me. I typically don't have to change the direction frequently and having an app to do it is preferable to needing a ladder.

So 2 follow-on questions: 1)Are you suggesting that I get rid of the fan control keypads (I already have them installed) and replace them with some other keypads? 2)What will controlling the fan(s) look like or be characterized as in my Foresight interface on my mobile devices? If #1 is the case, it sounds like perhaps just looking for a fan that has a pull chain to change direction might be a more elegant solution. Depending on the answer to #2, this might also point to just getting a fan that shows up as a fan in the interface.

So, to make sure that I'm clear: with Bond Bridge and the recommended driver, my dealer could program (for example) the top button on my C4 fan control switch to send the "reverse" command to my fan however the UI will not display that functionality. Is this correct? If so, that is a workable solution for me. The fan only has 3 speeds and the C4 switch/interface as 4 speed settings, so using one of those "speeds" to reverse the fan would work well for me.

That's good news. Does it allow you to reverse your fans' direction via a C4 interface?

Thanks....but the description says "Not compatible with DC motor fans or fans without a manual reverse switch".

Thank you VERY, VERY much!! I'm thinking that it must be RF since the module resides inside the metal housing. That being said, I didn't see any mention about a reverse command in the link above. Do you have experience with these products (module+driver) that makes you confident that the reverse command hand be handled via C4? Thanks again!

Sorry for the very naïve question. I have this fan: Vaxcel F0055 Barnes 54 inch Matte Black and Rustic Oak with Driftwood-Black Walnut Blades Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan (lightingnewyork.com) It comes with a remote. Optimally, what I'd like to do is to be able to control it (on/off and speed settings + light) via my control4 fan switch plus a light switch AND I'd like to have the ability to put the fan into reverse mode with/without the original remote. I THINK that what I've learned after viewing this thread is that if I want to control it with the C4 fan switch, I will have to remove the remote control module and turn it into a "dumb fan". However, if I do that, how will I ever be able to reverse it? As long as it works, I don't really care HOW it works. Therefore, if there is a solution that allows me to remove the remote control module, I'm happy to do that. Alternately (I couldn't understand it completely) it seems as though there is a way to send the signals from the remote via C4 so that it can be controlled via C4. If so, do the products that allow that to happen have drivers which make the reverse option available. My C4 fan switch has buttons for 4 speeds but the fan only has 3 speeds. Can that "extra" button be programmed to send the signal that causes the fan to reverse? As a last resort, if someone can recommend a fan that works well with C4 that provides the following features, I'm willing to do a reboot: 54" blades Can be used outdoors Wood/rustic finish Light kit Reversible (preferably somehow via C4, but can settle for an EXTERNAL switch/chain that doesn't require tools to access) Thanks in advance to anyone who can provide guidance.

Thanks! I also have Infratech heaters and have some follow-on questions if someone might be able to help: If I have 3 dual-element Infratech heaters, in order to both control them independently AND to utilize both elements so that I can enjoy the full range of heat output, would I need a control unit with 3 relays or 6? If I utilize a separate 0-10v dimmer for each heater, are both elements "on" whenever the heater is on and the dimmer just increases the heat of both in parallel? (Sorry for the naive questions)