Panel Ready
Generated when Live Mode is active, the panel is loaded, and all interfaces are connected. It is also generated after switching to another panel in this state.
DeviceJockey Guide
System Events
System events let items react to changes inside DeviceJockey.
Availability by item event
React to the state of your setup.
External interfaces report changes from devices and applications. System events report changes within DeviceJockey itself. When you configure an event for an item, the selected item event determines which system events are available.
Availability depends on the item event.
Not every item event provides every system event. First choose the event behavior for the item, then use one of the system events offered there.
Start and readiness
Choose the event that matches the required state.
Live Mode Started
Generated when Live Mode starts. Use it when an action must run even if an interface cannot connect.
Panel Loaded
Generated when a panel finishes loading in Live Mode. Use it for actions that belong to every panel change.
Start with Panel Ready.
It is the most complete readiness signal. Use the other start events when waiting for every interface would prevent the required action.
Connections and values
React when availability or data changes.
Generated when all interfaces are connected. Use it to refresh a panel after an interface disconnects and becomes available again.
Generated when a swap changes its value. Use it to react to dynamic values and send dependent commands.
Choosing an event
Match the trigger to the requirement.
1
Define the moment
Decide exactly when the item should react.
2
Check dependencies
Determine whether the panel and all interfaces must be ready.
3
Select the system event
Choose one of the system events supported by the selected item event.
4
Test exceptions
Verify the behavior during panel changes and connection failures.