msgreenf Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Everyone has always wanted a way to rename devices in Composer HE, well today is your Lucky day! Download the Greenfield Solutions device rename driver for Composer HE and you can now rename devices without calling your dealer! Install one instance of this driver in your project. You simply select the device you want to rename from the device selector list, type the new name and click set and the device is now renamed! Refresh Navigators and PROFIT! https://www.houselogix.com/shop/composer-he-device-renamer Available on HouseLogix for less then one phone call to most dealers This will allow you to rename: lights tvs remotes dvd/ bluray projectors fans receivers tuners speaker points thermostats security panels pools touchscreens If you find a device you can't rename I can update the driver to allow updating of it! ENJOY! Note: This driver does require a dealer to install one time. We also recommend having the HouseLogix auto update driver installed as we will be adding the ability to rename additional devices over time. With the auto update driver, you will be able to have the ability to rename new devices within 72 hrs of them being added and without the need to contact your dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegizzard Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Lol. Mitch making friends all over the world. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Now, I don't care what anyone says.... I like this driver. I am willing to help those in need of an install of this driver. Good job @msgreenf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, dcovach said: Now, I don't care what anyone says.... Does anyone say anything bad about it? At least in principal, which I guess is what you mean? I can't imagine any dealer wants to go and change names because someone changes their mind, situation changes and so on.......I sure as heck can't justify charging for it (except perhaps in extreme circumstances, such as rename everything in a house as it is being sold and everything was named very specific to previous owners, or done in a different language - even then, it'd be a token charge) - so it's all 'lost' time anyway. Heck the only reason it wasn't/isn't a priority for me to have Control4 change things to make it possible is because they have more important things to spend their resources on as far as I'm concerned.... On the driver itself, curious if it's purely 'manual' or can renaming be done programmatically? Has it been extensively tested to not mess up programming on devices when renamed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Oh and there's a type in the documentation tab - I'm assuming there will be NO trial offered, vs NEW trial offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cyknight said: On the driver itself, curious if it's purely 'manual' or can renaming be done programmatically? Has it been extensively tested to not mess up programming on devices when renamed? It's only Manual right now, not sure how you would do it programmatically and why? It has not been extensively tested to not mess up programming but it is no different then a dealer right clicking on a device and renaming it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Cyknight said: On the driver itself, curious if it's purely 'manual' or can renaming be done programmatically? Has it been extensively tested to not mess up programming on devices when renamed? This is a very good point. I would hope or assume that this new rename driver functions exactly the same as when a device is renamed by a dealer using composer pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just now, msgreenf said: It's only Manual right now, not sure how you would do it programmatically and why? On december 15th, change 'Standlamp' to 'Christmas Tree' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just now, Cyknight said: On december 15th, change 'Standlamp' to 'Christmas Tree' Pretty cool idea! I think I can make that work in v2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 minute ago, msgreenf said: It has not been extensively tested to not mess up programming but it is no different then a dealer right clicking on a device and renaming it But that is not something that gets done a hundred times, and most of the time is done before any programming is attached. I've had it happen where that DID mess with programming - though very, very rarely. Not saying it's a major factor - but if it's done via programming, it could become more of an issue (or remain a non issue!). Primarily just curious - and perhaps something to keep in mind, or perhaps protect yourself from (disclaimer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cyknight said: On december 15th, change 'Standlamp' to 'Christmas Tree' Oh wow, that's what you meant. That would be something new. Can that be done with pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just now, Cyknight said: But that is not something that gets done a hundred times, and most of the time is done before any programming is attached. I've had it happen where that DID mess with programming - though very, very rarely. Not saying it's a major factor - but if it's done via programming, it could become more of an issue (or remain a non issue!). Primarily just curious - and perhaps something to keep in mind, or perhaps protect yourself from (disclaimer). Thanks! Fair points. This is all standard API stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just now, dcovach said: Oh wow, that's what you meant. That would be something new. Can that be done with pro? No - which is why I'm asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 That was a very good question. Look what you did. Your idea is getting Mitch all excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Programmatic renaming is now possible in V1.0.1 just want to finish testing. The biggest thing I can't find in the API is programmatically refreshing navigators....so without that, it kinda is pointless IMHO to programmatically rename devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 2 hours ago, msgreenf said: Programmatic renaming is now possible in V1.0.1 just want to finish testing. The biggest thing I can't find in the API is programmatically refreshing navigators....so without that, it kinda is pointless IMHO to programmatically rename devices. Not really - could always use the reboot driver to reboot main controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Just now, Cyknight said: Not really - could always use the reboot driver to reboot main controller. ok! well expect that in the next release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4CA Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Annex4 in there free link driver has the ability to refresh navigators, director and reboot controller. You could add the link driver and the rename driver and accomplish this via programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Annex4 in there free link driver has the ability to refresh navigators, director and reboot controller. You could add the link driver and the rename driver and accomplish this via programming. If they have a way I will do more research Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Programmatic Refersh Nav's and Programmatic Renaming of devices will be available in 1.0.1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Really like to work you doing Mitch! Thank you! And as always, Happy Automating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 So, is the renaming done from this driver's properties page instead of right clicking the device? Can the driver be expanded so we can reorder devices, install new drivers and change bindings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I would speculate that this would breach control4's agreement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 So, is the renaming done from this driver's properties page instead of right clicking the device? Can the driver be expanded so we can reorder devices, install new drivers and change bindings? Correct there is a device list. Select a device from the list. Enter new name in textbox and set. No installation. No reordering. No new drivers. No bindings. Sent from my Pixel C using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, msgreenf said: No installation. No reordering. No new drivers. No bindings. I understand. Just a small dig at C4. It is absolutely ridiculous that HE restricts users from renaming devices and your driver will be helpful to those that don't want to manually manipulate the XML to do it (which isn't for the faint of heart). Next time I have work done, I'll have this driver installed. I really don't need it any more, but the idea of programmatically renaming devices might be interesting for some things, especially if you can do an auto refresh of the navs. For the auto renaming of devices - how does this impact the Control4 Alexa support? If a light is renamed do you have to rediscover devices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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