[OBSOLETE] Virtual Device Manager

btk · December 31, 2015, 3:23am

Sorry. I don’t have any android devices to test with. It’s a shame that supposedly valid code works on one platform but not another. I’d be happy to accept a PR if anyone knows the secret handshake for Android, though.

smashim · January 30, 2016, 1:16pm

Getting error =Java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Metadata definition not found
when trying to install the Momentary Switch Template.

Thoughts on how to fix this?

thanks in advance

pete

btk · January 30, 2016, 3:37pm

Sounds like you’re trying to install it as a SmartApp. It is a device type.

Sorapp · February 8, 2016, 9:04pm

I’m getting the same error when I attemp to create either one. I’m thinking I may be in the wrong place because I can’t find the tab names you describe. I am trying to use “My Device Handlers” rather than “My Device Types”. I running “graph.api.smartthings.com”.

btk · February 10, 2016, 12:59am

@smashim, @Sorapp: Well, I’ll be.

Looks like the code for that device in the IDE was changed to something that doesn’t work. I’ve asked the powers that be what’s up and will let you know as soon as I hear back.

btk · February 10, 2016, 9:51pm

@smashim, @Sorapp

The templates in the IDE for those two device types have been corrupted. Below are links to the correct versions of the files in the SmartThings GitHub repository. You can follow the same instructions but instead of “From Template”, you’ll pick “From Code” and then copy/paste the code into the IDE.

github.com

SmartThingsCommunity/SmartThingsPublic/blob/master/devicetypes/smartthings/on-off-button-tile.src/on-off-button-tile.groovy

/**
 *  Copyright 2015 SmartThings
 *
 *  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 *  in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
 *
 *      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 *
 *  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed
 *  on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License
 *  for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
 *
 *  On/Off Button Tile
 *
 *  Author: SmartThings
 *
 *  Date: 2013-05-01
 */
metadata {
	definition (name: "On/Off Button Tile", namespace: "smartthings", author: "SmartThings") {

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github.com

SmartThingsCommunity/SmartThingsPublic/blob/master/devicetypes/smartthings/momentary-button-tile.src/momentary-button-tile.groovy

/**
 *  Copyright 2015 SmartThings
 *
 *  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 *  in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
 *
 *      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 *
 *  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed
 *  on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License
 *  for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
 *
 *  Momentary Button Tile
 *
 *  Author: SmartThings
 *
 *  Date: 2013-05-01
 */
metadata {
	definition (name: "Momentary Button Tile", namespace: "smartthings", author: "SmartThings") {

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smashim · February 10, 2016, 10:04pm

OK - I will give these a try tonight and see what happens.

pete

smashim · February 11, 2016, 1:04am

That worked so thanks. Now on to test the rest!

smashim · February 11, 2016, 1:43am

I can now create New Virtual Switch using the VDM Smartapp ( IOS smartphone) but I am only able to assign the “Device Label” and then select NEXT to select Momentary or ON/OFF Device Type. Once I select DONE it creates the tile button but does not allow me to assign this new switch to an actual device.
What am I missing?

btk · February 11, 2016, 2:52am

That’s all it’s supposed to do. Lots of other SmartApps use virtual switches for things. This SmartApp was created so that you could create those switches without having to go through the IDE.

What’s your end goal? I’m sure we can get you pointed in the right direction.

smashim · February 11, 2016, 10:57am

So my Noob is showing. Ultimately I wanted this function to be able to execute “do” an action assigned. A direct action or maybe a macro to do mutiple actions.
Can you recommend a simple rules based smartapp that would take advantage of this virtual switch?
Something like SmartRules etc?

jnschemm · February 11, 2016, 2:19pm

btk · February 11, 2016, 2:27pm

SmartRules is a great choice and has an easy to use UI but is not free. Rule Machine (see Jamie’s link above) is configured within the SmartThings mobile app and therefore is a bit more restricted UI-wise, but will also get the job done and is free.

Both authors (@obycode for SmartRules and @bravenel for Rule Machine) are very active in the SmartThings user/developer communities, so they are both excellent choices in my opinion.

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