Combine number and rollershutter items into a single item for use with rule?

[rlkoshak (Rich Koshak)]

@higgers

Is it possible to combine the two functionality of the two number and rollershutter items into a single item?

No, they represent two completely orthogonal pieces of information, i.e. the state of the rollershutter and the amount of time to wait for your timer.

@higgers

Do I really need two items for this to work?

Yes.

@higgers

If I could use a single item then I could add it to a “PIRTimeout” group and use a single rule for any timeout rollershutter item by using “Member of received command” trigger for the rule and referencing the implicit triggeringItem variable in the rule. I think.

No, even if you could use one Item this doesn’t make sense. However, Design Pattern: Associated Items may be what you are really looking for.