Announcing the alpha release of xSchedule ... this is a preview release of partially functioning code only. It is only for Windows (as that is all I can build it for). And is provided to gather feedback and bug reports only ... dont try to use it for anything important. Unless you are reasonably experienced with xLights and schedulers I suggest you skip installing this.
The software is available from my drop box https://www.dropbox.com/s/2x7hk8yr1139u7u/xSchedule.zip?dl=0
There is a video which goes over the details including how to install.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGwYUlzI9Ek
In the video I get concerned about the output to lights not working ... there is a reason for this ... I forgot to make sure my xlights_networks.xml file was in the folder and hence it was unable to start the outputs.
So what am i looking for from users:
- I would like those that use xLights as a scheduler to try setting up their schedules in it. Where are the gaps in functionality?
- I would like those that still have lights connected to try outputting data to lights. Does it look right?
- I would like those that push the capabilities of their current scheduler to try it out ... where are the gaps?
Finally i just need people to try it and break it. Where does it crash and how can i reproduce it? Where does it do the unexpected.
Send me details including logs, xschedule files etc so i can reproduce and fix it.
Getting a new scheduler tested and stable is seriously hard because there are so many ways it can be used and most of us only use it in the last few months of the year. So to ensure we have something solid before then I beg your assistance now ... even if you dont plan on using it to run your show.
Let me know what you think.
- PS ... to access the web interface ... run xSchedule and then open your browser and type localhost into the address bar ... to access it from your phone type in the ip address of your computer.
