How many users?

bob in canmore · 06-13-2015, 05:04 PM

I have two installations utilizing hybrid HAL/Cinemar systems. Hal is v 6, Main Lobby v 4.

Anyone else?

If so, what level of integration do you have?

Which sytem controls what?

What advantages do you see of each system separately and to the hybrid?

I presently use iPads to control most functions.

bob

bob in canmore · 07-05-2016, 12:37 PM

I can't be that unique?!?!

Anyone out there?

bob

bob in canmore · 09-07-2016, 08:30 PM

Man, I feel like the last yeti out here!

carlh6902 · 09-15-2016, 08:39 PM

Sorry to reply with nothing to add, but I would love to integrate Main Lobby with Hal. I would love to see some sort of a "getting started" write-up to jump start my efforts. Does such a thing exist?

Carl

DadGoneMad · 09-16-2016, 10:33 AM

Yeah, I bought Main Lobby several years ago - was never able to successfully integrate Main Lobby with HAL. I know there was some add-on you had to download and install, but after that the instructions to do anything else related to integration with HAL didn't exist. Frustrating...

But hold the phone!! I've recently seen some of the work that's been going on to completely re-do the HALHomeNet interface, and from what I've seen I'm very impressed! Can't wait until that is released with a version of HAL, it looks very promising from a WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) - LOL!

Jeff

DevenLF · 09-26-2016, 09:04 PM

I used to use this, but I just tried to use the newest hal.dll in MLServer. It loads up and pulls devices okay. However, it does't seem to actually CONTROL anything. Completely unable to turn devices on or off.

TimShriver · 10-04-2016, 07:00 AM

Hi,

Back in version 6.1.15 we had to update the MLHAL.dll because of a conflict with a 3rd party control that was being used by MLServer. There was never any documentation produced for MLHAL since there were only 5 DIY customers using the dll. I can have one of our techs write up some simple instructions on how to use MLHAL and post it here. You are able to both control and get status with MLHAL. If anyone needs immediate assistance, you can always contact support and they can remote into your system and assist.

Regards,

Tim

06-13-2015, 05:04 PM	#1
bob in canmore Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canmore, AB, Canada Posts: 347	How many users? I have two installations utilizing hybrid HAL/Cinemar systems. Hal is v 6, Main Lobby v 4. Anyone else? If so, what level of integration do you have? Which sytem controls what? What advantages do you see of each system separately and to the hybrid? I presently use iPads to control most functions. bob

07-05-2016, 12:37 PM	#2
bob in canmore Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canmore, AB, Canada Posts: 347	Re: How many users? I can't be that unique?!?! Anyone out there? bob

09-07-2016, 08:30 PM	#3
bob in canmore Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canmore, AB, Canada Posts: 347	Re: How many users? Man, I feel like the last yeti out here!

09-15-2016, 08:39 PM	#4
carlh6902 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 80	Re: How many users? Sorry to reply with nothing to add, but I would love to integrate Main Lobby with Hal. I would love to see some sort of a "getting started" write-up to jump start my efforts. Does such a thing exist? Carl __________________ "I'm an excellent hardware man, and I don't know why you're smirking. I did not know it was not turned on, I thought that it wasn't working."

09-16-2016, 10:33 AM	#5
DadGoneMad Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 199	Re: How many users? Yeah, I bought Main Lobby several years ago - was never able to successfully integrate Main Lobby with HAL. I know there was some add-on you had to download and install, but after that the instructions to do anything else related to integration with HAL didn't exist. Frustrating... But hold the phone!! I've recently seen some of the work that's been going on to completely re-do the HALHomeNet interface, and from what I've seen I'm very impressed! Can't wait until that is released with a version of HAL, it looks very promising from a WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) - LOL! Jeff

09-26-2016, 09:04 PM	#6
DevenLF Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 154	Re: How many users? I used to use this, but I just tried to use the newest hal.dll in MLServer. It loads up and pulls devices okay. However, it does't seem to actually CONTROL anything. Completely unable to turn devices on or off.

10-04-2016, 07:00 AM	#7
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: How many users? Hi, Back in version 6.1.15 we had to update the MLHAL.dll because of a conflict with a 3rd party control that was being used by MLServer. There was never any documentation produced for MLHAL since there were only 5 DIY customers using the dll. I can have one of our techs write up some simple instructions on how to use MLHAL and post it here. You are able to both control and get status with MLHAL. If anyone needs immediate assistance, you can always contact support and they can remote into your system and assist. Regards, Tim __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

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