Virtual State Device

Virtual state devices provide the programmer the capability to create unique environments to provide a customized solution. The virtual states can be tracked across interfaces and used to update widgets within each interface.

Importing Virtual State device

1. Open Builder
2. Search – Model = Virtual
   

Using Virtual Device within builder

1. Create Alias
   Create unique name for alias for easy programming within interface
2. Add set states to widgets, macros and/or events
   

Tracking Virtual State

This example uses a System Off macro and tracks the Cable Box virtual state.

Add conditional to button/macro/event

Virtual states may not match the actual state of a piece of equipment. When configuring virtual states be aware that physical alterations to a device will negatively affect programming.

Hardware Setup

Create a Network gateway

Enter IP address of 0.0.0.0 and click create

Drag device to center pane of gateway information