Bunch of questions I’m having trouble finding. I’m finally getting all of my devices off ST and on HA and need to start getting my custom automations going. It looks like I could probably do them with configuration/automations but I don’t want several automations and a bunch of helpers clogging up my main pages just for one of the automations that I need. I will be making them into blueprints so they are easier to implement when done with them.
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Is there a safe place on HA I can save the automations while I’m writing them before implementing so they don’t crash HA because they are not finished?
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Can a trigger be a NOT or AND or are triggers only ORs? If only OR’s can I have a blank trigger and just do conditions?
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Can I make helpers inside the code (ST atomicState) that stay inside the code or do I have to make them in Helpers to be able to use them?
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If the trigger that started a timer becomes FALSE does the timer STOP?
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Is there just an easy way to copy my groovy automations to yaml? Guess this one should of been first
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Can I put something like log.debug in the code so when its running I can see how its running and where it is getting stuck at if there is a bug? Or will the default debugging page work?
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Can I make a long entity name = something short inside the code for easier use of it?
If curious the ST versions are on my github and here is a list of what I need to bring over.
HVAC dehumidifier
HVAC humidifier
HVAC fan speed control
HVAC fan circulate
HVAC smart vents (not mine)
Block heater cycle (for diesel truck)