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# Access Director CLI (SSH to controller)
ssh dealer@<controller-ip>
# Default port: 22, password: dealer

# Useful Director commands
director                    # Enter director console
help                        # List all commands
drivers                     # List all loaded drivers
devices                     # List all devices
rooms                       # List all rooms
reboot                      # Reboot director
restart_driver <id>         # Restart a specific driver
get_driver_log <id>         # Fetch driver log
scan_wifi                   # Scan for WiFi networks

💡 Tip:Director console commands are case-sensitive. Use Tab for auto-complete where supported.

›Single Press — most common; use for direct scene or device control
›Double Press — good for all-off or security arm; avoid on keypads used by elderly clients
›Press and Hold — use for ramping lights; set ramp rate in Properties tab
›When Time of Day — schedule-based events; always set a timezone on the controller first
›When Variable Changes — great for HVAC mode changes, security state reactions
›Conditionals (If/Then) — check variable state before executing; prevents double-triggers

💡 Tip:Always test programming on a 'Programming Sandbox' room first before applying to live rooms. Use delay commands to sequence devices (e.g., AV receiver before TV).

Variable Type	Use Case	Example
Boolean	On/Off state tracking	Is_Away_Mode = true
Number	Dimmer level, temperature set point	Master_Dimmer_Level = 75
String	Mode label, last user	Current_Mode = 'Movie'
Room State	Built-in; tracks active source	Use for conditional AV routing

💡 Tip:Set variables via Programming tab → Variables. Use 'Set Variable' command in events. Variables persist across reboots — good for tracking home state.

Agent	What It Does	When to Use
Scheduler	Time-based events (sunrise/sunset aware)	Lighting scenes, HVAC schedules, night mode
Wakeup	Gradual wake routine (lights + music)	Bedrooms; set multiple alarms per user
Media Scenes	Save/recall AV source + volume + input	Theater rooms, multi-zone audio
Intercom	Two-way audio between rooms/panels	Gate entry, baby monitor replacement
Lighting Scenes	Save dimmer levels as named scenes	Every room; bind to keypad single-press
Variables Agent	Global project variables	State tracking across rooms/systems
Announcements	TTS or audio file broadcast	Doorbell, security alert, arrival notice

›UI Engine — OS 3 uses a new UI engine; old Navigators (HC series) require upgrade or replacement
›Interlock — New interlock group UI in Composer HE for dimmer/switch grouping
›4Sight Required — Remote access now requires 4Sight subscription (was optional in OS 2)
›Alexa/Google — Native voice integration in OS 3; no longer needs a third-party driver
›Neeo Remote — OS 3 introduced Neeo integration; configure via Settings > Remotes
›Driver Compatibility — Many OS 2 drivers work in OS 3 but check DriverWorks SDK version
›Project Migration — Use Composer Pro File > Migrate Project; test all drivers post-migration

💡 Tip:When migrating from OS 2 to OS 3, export a backup first. Some drivers need to be re-added from scratch (especially any that use DriverWorks 2).

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