I am rewriting my Tado Cooling device type but would like if possible to create a single device type and build the capabilities of the tiles based on the capabilities retrieved.
for example the Heating device has an optional water heating module which i would like to incorporate, but i only really want to enable this if i can add tiles dynamically if the module is installed.
likewise i would like to add/remove some of the tiles to make it relevant for cooling product.
I saw this thread and i take it there’s been no traction since then?
if not do you suggest a master smartapp to install the relavent multiple device types is the way to go?
tgauchat
(ActionTiles.com co-founder Terry @ActionTiles; GitHub: @cosmicpuppy)
#2
Yes.
I don’t think there is any way at the moment to do very much “dynamic layout” in a single Device Type Handler. Someday…
ah well I thought so im just don’t know how to program these dynamic preference pages yet. Will have to read up if I get the time
tgauchat
(ActionTiles.com co-founder Terry @ActionTiles; GitHub: @cosmicpuppy)
#4
They are not too hard and really powerful; hopefully you can find well designed examples with shared code.
The problem: Dynamic preferences pages are very sensitive to the smallest syntax errors with very little guidance from the IDE; they don’t work well in “simulator”; and are more likely to be broken by Platform bugs or Platform changes.
But… worth it for some types of SmartApps. You don’t need them for many types.
Personally – I prefer custom Device Types, and keep the SmartApp simpler.
also I don’t think this workaround applies to device types/handlers where for instance in thermostats it would be usefully to be able to disable the heat or cool tiles if you only have one or the other.
im just don’t know how to program these dynamic preference pages yet. Will have to read up if I get the time