OpenHAB 3.1 expire command does not always work

[Andrew_Rowe]

@ubeaut

You can still use the expire if you set up a virtual/dummy switch

Also a great suggestion
Here is a design pattern which explains the concept by our own illustrious Rich Koshak

Design Pattern: Unbound Item (aka Virtual Item)

Problem Statement Sometimes one needs to create a flag, control, switch, or some other control that is not bound to a device or channel. For example, a Switch to override presence detection. Concept Create an Item that does not have a binding configuration. Simple Example Switch VirtualItem "label" <icon> (groups) // No binding config See the Sensor Aggregation Design Pattern for a more complicated example. The Virtual Item is Override_Presence in that example. Advantages and Limitations V…