Can't install Jython next generation rule engine

[dan12345 (Dan)]

Hi,

I’ve been trying to experiment with the next-gen rule engine, and followed the python instructions here. But nothing seems to happen - no errors, no log entries - nothing. I’ve restarted openHAB and the PC several times to no avail.

The automation directory is in place as required. The next-gen rule engine add-on is installed. EXTRA_JAVA_OPTS is modified, and all the other steps followed.

I’d be grateful for any pointers - even just an idea of how to debug this would be great!

thanks,

Dan

[5iver (Scott Rushworth)]

Currently, the easiest way set this up is to use the beta bundle…

[beta testers wanted!] Jython addon w/ helper libraries (requires OH 2.5.x)

I just submitted a PR that adds a core feature for a JythonScriptEngineFactory and it would be great to have some testers! Basically, this will allow for the installation of Jython including the core and community helper libraries through Paper UI, once the PR is merged. If you’d like to test it, you’ll need to… Have OH 2.5.x (S1778) or newer Shutdown OH Backup OH Download the addon and copy to $OPENHAB_HOME/addons/ (see here for more details). The jar contains the core and community helper l…

I am testing two bundles now… one for Jython and another one for the libraries. I hope to have these out this weekend and with any luck they will get included in a 2.5 release.

If you are not seeing any log entries, I’d guess that you probably do not have the logging setup properly. What do you see after running log:get in the console?

[dan12345 (Dan)]

Thank you!

The good news it that, whilst it doesn’t work, I do get an error in the log:

Error while starting bundle: file:/usr/share/openhab2/addons|
/org.openhab.core.automation.module.script.scriptenginefactory.jython-2.5.0-SNAPSHOT.jar                                             
org.osgi.framework.BundleException: Could not resolve module: 
org.openhab.core.automation.module.script.scriptenginefactory.jython [203]                                                                                                                                  
Unresolved requirement: Import-Package: org.openhab.core.automation.module.script; version="[2.5.0,3.0.0)"

I’ve tried clearing the cache and restarting, but still get the error.

I’m using the official linux package (not docker) and the 2.5.3 release build.

Any help would be really appreciated!

Dan

[5iver (Scott Rushworth)]

Double check that the new rule engine has been installed. What do you see when you execute this in the console…

list -s | grep automation

[dan12345 (Dan)]

@5iver

list -s | grep automation

That looks okay:

203 ┃ Installed ┃  80 ┃ 2.5.0.202001221001┃org.openhab.core.automation.module.script.scriptenginefactory.jython

[Dileepa_R]

Its installed but not active.

I think you may have to enable it by

bundle:start 203 ( Not sure but along these lines I think)

[5iver (Scott Rushworth)]

@dan12345

That looks okay

Nope… looks like you do not have the rule engine installed. You can add it through Paper UI. What you see there is the beta Jython bundle, which has a dependency on the rule engine, so it can’t start.

[dan12345 (Dan)]

doh! I’d uninstalled it when my first attempts didn’t work, and then forgetten to reinstall it when trying the beta…

thank you!

[Mocca (Michael O'Connor)]

Hi Guys, I am having the same issue. I have recently updated to a Pi4 and i’m having some trouble getting the rule engine to work. I copied the ‘automation’ folder over into the directory and have installed the rule engine but none of the rules come up in the paper UI. any ideas???

[5iver (Scott Rushworth)]

I’ll be happy to help you, but since your problem appears different than the OP’s, please open your own topic to discuss the issue you are having. In your topic, clearly document what steps you took to install Jython and the helper libraries.