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This is a collection of things that I have learned over the years.  Stay tuned for more Tips & Tricks...
 
This is a collection of things that I have learned over the years.  Stay tuned for more Tips & Tricks...
  
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=== Simulated Switches ===
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[[File:SimSwitchCreation.jpg|thumb|left]]
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== Articles worth reading: ==
  
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I often hear people talk about "Virtual Switches" as well as "Simulated Switches", but they are not the same.  Personally, I will only recommend using "Simulated Switches", since I have seen a lot of errors lately involving virtual switches.
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* [[WCmore's_LogAndTrace|Troubleshooting pistons using Logs & Trace]]
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* [[WCmore's_DragAndDrop|Move or Copy code using drag & drop]] -or- [[WCmore's_DragAndDrop#Copy_Code_to_another_piston|Copy code to another piston]]
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* [[WCmore's_SimulatedSwitches|Simulated Switches]]
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* [[WCmore's_AddDevices|Adding devices to webCoRE]]
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* [[WCmore's_ExternalURL|External URLs - Execute a piston from elsewhere]]
  
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To create a SimSwitch, we can use a web browser to:
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{{TipsTOC}}
  
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* Log into the [https://account.smartthings.com/ IDE]
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== Links for Reference ==
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* Choose “My Devices” at the top
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We create & edit our pistons from the [https://dashboard.webcore.co/ Dashboard]. <br>
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* Click on “+ New Device” in the top right
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Here are a few other links that I have found to be helpful:
  
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Then use the image on the left as a guide:
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=== webCoRE ===
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* webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/latest Latest Topics]  (great community for like-minded people)
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* webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/c/tutorials Tutorials]
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* webCoRE Forum - [https://community.webcore.co/c/Examples Example Pistons]  (great place to get inspired!)
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* Wiki - [[Samples|Samples from 2017]]  (Thanks @c1arkbar)
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* Wiki - [[Functions|webCoRE Functions]]  (data processing & conversions)
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* Wiki - [[Expressions|webCoRE Expressions]]  (mathematical constructions)
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* Wiki - [[TWC_Weather|$twcweather]]  (which replaces [[Weather|$weather]])
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* Wiki - [[$twcweather.alerts|$twcweather.alerts]]  (we're still gathering data on this one)
  
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'''Side Note:'''
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=== Other Resources ===
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Sometimes I have to use an "Incognito" or "Private Browsing Window" to be able to log into the IDE.
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* [https://account.smartthings.com/ SmartThings IDE]  (where we can add new devices)
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* [http://alexa.amazon.com/ Amazon Alexa Settings]
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* [https://www.getfilecloud.com/blog/2015/03/tech-tip-how-to-do-hard-refresh-in-browsers Hard refresh browser]  (sometimes handy after an update)
  
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Once the device is added, ST will see it within a few seconds, but you will also have to [[#Adding_devices_to_webCoRE|add the device to webCoRE]].
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=== Symbols, Emoji & Tiny Images ===
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/inserting-emoji-symbols-or-images-into-a-piston/17371?u=wcmore How to get shapes into webCoRE]  (forum thread with examples)
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* [https://fontawesome.com/v5.0/icons?d=gallery Font Awesome Icons]  (over 3000 can be inserted in tiles, piston states etc)<br>We can also resize, layer and color, as seen in these [[Font_Awesome|code examples]].
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* [https://hotemoji.com/copy-paste.html Emoji reference]  (can be inserted in SMS, notifications, tiles, piston states etc)
  
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=== Advanced Pistons - My gift to you ===
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/making-voice-announcements-controlling-amazon-alexa-echo/6286?u=wcmore Making voice announcements & controlling Amazon Alexa Echo]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/webcore-asks-a-question-my-voice-response-determines-the-action/9871?u=wcmore WebCoRE asks a question, my voice response determines the action]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/send-a-notification-to-only-one-device-without-a-sim-card/7829?u=wcmore Send a notification to only ONE device without a SIM card]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/gauge-for-length-of-day-showing-solstices-equinoxes/5633?u=wcmore Gauge for Length of Day (showing Solstices & Equinoxes)]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/twcweather-forecast-preserve-data-lost-at-3-oclock/20396?u=wcmore $twcweather.forecast - Preserve data beyond 3 o'clock] (when it is no longer available)
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/visual-countdown-to-a-special-event/12634?u=wcmore Visual Countdown to a Special Event]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/making-a-24-hour-clock-with-webcore/11202?u=wcmore Making a 24 hour Clock with webCoRE]
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/when-where-is-the-next-rocket-launch-worldwide/16978?u=wcmore When & where is the next rocket launch worldwide?] (Parsing an API)
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* [https://community.webcore.co/t/word-games-with-webcore-create-your-own-story/17398?u=wcmore Word games with webCoRE] (create your own story)
  
  
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=== Adding devices to webCoRE ===
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{{TipsTOC}}
  
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* Connect the device to SmartThings first
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== Coming Soon ==
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* Test the device using the SmartThings app on your phone to make sure the new device is working thru the hub
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* Good Practices
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* Add the device to webCoRE by going to: Automation > SmartApps > webCoRE > Settings > Available devices > Available devices
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* Task Cancellation Policy
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* Select a category, and place a check-mark next to any device that you want webCoRE to see and/or control
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* Triggering a piston by voice (''Alexa & SimSwitch'')
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* Save multiple times until you are back in the SmartApps page
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* Installation Tips (''GitHub'')
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* You can now use this device in webCoRE.  If you still do not see it, try a hard refresh to your [https://dashboard.webcore.co/ Dashboard].  (''Ctrl-F5'')
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* Two Hub Communication
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* Passing Arguments
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* "Daisy-Chaining" Pistons
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* Tasker (''Controlling & being controlled by an Android device'')
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* EventGhost (''Controlling & being controlled by a Windows PC'')
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* Android Presence Sensor using Tasker
  
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=== New Section ===
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{{TipsTOC}}
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=== Handy Links for Reference ===
 
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[[Functions|webCoRE Functions]]
 
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[[Expressions|webCoRE Expressions]]
 
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[[TWC_Weather|$twc.weather]] which replaces [[Weather|$weather]]
 

Latest revision as of 00:42, 15 January 2022

Hello and welcome!!

This is a collection of things that I have learned over the years. Stay tuned for more Tips & Tricks...

Articles worth reading:



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Links for Reference

We create & edit our pistons from the Dashboard.
Here are a few other links that I have found to be helpful:

webCoRE

Other Resources

Symbols, Emoji & Tiny Images

Advanced Pistons - My gift to you



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Coming Soon

  • Good Practices
  • Task Cancellation Policy
  • Triggering a piston by voice (Alexa & SimSwitch)
  • Installation Tips (GitHub)
  • Two Hub Communication
  • Passing Arguments
  • "Daisy-Chaining" Pistons
  • Tasker (Controlling & being controlled by an Android device)
  • EventGhost (Controlling & being controlled by a Windows PC)
  • Android Presence Sensor using Tasker



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