User guide

3.3 The Programs \ Details Tab

The Programs \ Details tab is where you can create ISY Programs. ISY Programs are

the true power of the ISY, where you can extend the capabilities of INSTEON and other

devices using timers, triggers, macros, etc. Programs also allow you to utilize the ISY’s

optional IR receiver, optional modules, and more.

To open this tab, first click the Programs tab, then click the Details sub-tab. The

Programs \ Details screen is divided into several sections. The left-pane is used to

show your program hierarchy. As you create ISY programs and folders, they will show

here. The bottom-left “Manage Programs” section holds several buttons used to create

and manage your Programs.

The top-right portion of the screen shows the details of a highlighted folder or program.

The bottom right is where you will create and edit your Program.

3.3.1 The Basics of ISY Programs

ISY Programs are created using simple buttons and pull-down menus. The ISY allows

you to easily create simple programs, yet is flexible and sophisticated enough to allow

powerful and complex programming.

NOTE: Unlike Scenes, Programs require that the ISY is online in order to function.

There are several buttons available on the bottom-left of the Administrative Console

used to create and manage your Programs:

 New Program. This button will create a new ISY Program. Once a Program is

created, it can be edited and modified as needed.

 New Folder. This button will create a new folder in your Program hierarchy.

 Save Changes. The ISY requires that you SAVE your changes before they

become active. Please be sure to save periodically as you create and edit your

ISY Programs.

 Undo Changes. If you have made changes to your ISY Programs, click the

UNDO button to discard those changes and revert to the last time your changes

were saved.