FAQ
Q: What plugins do you plan to release in the future?
A: We're open to suggestions! Based on the requests we've had so far:
We'll keep you informed of progress in the News section. We also welcome plugins from our users.
Q: How do I use Lua script to send text to the On Screen Display?
A: Please refer to the Lua Scripting section of the OSD Help documentation.
Q: When I use SendEvent() from a Lua script the event isn't processed immediately but is often processed at the end of my macro
A: During macro execution, Chipmunk queues events and processes them in the order received after the macro is completed. If you want a command to execute immediately use SendCommand().
Q: Can you give an example Lua script of how to process incoming data from the serial plugin?
A: Yes. Here is a script that processes incoming data from a Lutron GrafikEye dimmer and sends feedback to a remote control.
Q: I'm developing a plugin. What DeviceID should I use?
A: If you intend to post your plugin on this web site for use by others then we will need to allocate you a unique DeviceID. Please contact us by email and we will supply a DeviceID. During the development phase you can use any number above zero - so long as it is not being used by another installed plugin. You can obtain a plugin's DeviceID from Tools | Plugin Manager | Plugin Settings.
Q: Should I save my command tree as XML or as a .dat file?
A: We recommend saving your command tree as XML (the default format). There is little difference in loading times or file size, and no difference in runtime performance.
Q: Where on my Pocket PC should I save my remote control configuration file?
A: If you used the Chipmunk Remote Control Pocket PC installer, the setup will have created a folder on your Pocket PC under "My Documents" called "chipmunkav.com". There will be a sample.xml configuration file already in this folder. If you place your configuration files in this folder, you will be able to navigate to them via the File | Open XML File menu option in the Remote Control.
