Request: Flow Duplication

DenW

Hi,

I would like to ask @Athom ;
to make it possible to duplicate a flow in the Flow editor. This would serve multiple purposes:

1. Make it much easier to make a new flow that is based on an existing flow where only some things (like dim levels for instance) are changed.
2. Make it much easier to test different settings for a flow, as you can make a copy of a working Flow before you start changing it. If the change does not work it is easy to go back to the tried, tested, working Flow.

Thanks,
DenW

GeurtDijker

Hi 2U2,  ;-(
It is on the list I think: https://trello.com/b/aYBmd9Ru/athom-s-public-timeline-for-homey
it belongs to Flow Editor Improvements / Share a Flow. 

For now it is not possible with Homey 1.0.1 or any app from the store or community.

If you are not afraid of Windows PowerShell commandline, it is possible with my Powershell Module: 
(Maybe not that user friendly but it works.! Other forum member are discussing making an app to backup (and maybe restore?), but don't know if it comes or when...)

Download the App from the store https://apps.athom.com/app/nu.dijker.homeypscli 
and follow the instructions to install the module, connect-Homey and  make an export.

https://github.com/Dijker/nu.dijker.HomeyPSCLI/wiki/Example-2:-Restore-a-flow-or-copy-a-flow. 

Happy Cloning !

DenW

Hi @GeurtDijker ;

Thanks for your reply.

I know making a copy of a flow is not in V1.0.1. That is why it is a request to Athom.

While I do commend you on your great job of writing a Powershell app for Homey, I think that in this case it is a much too elaborate solution to just make a copy of a flow. And as you say, it is not at all user-friendly. Something as simple as this should be in the user interface, especially since Homey now is a consumer device..
And while mentioned in the comments, it is not even on the checklist of Trello.

So I think my request is a very valid one.

Thanks,
DenW

GeurtDijker

@DenW ;
No Problem, I totally agree,
Hope they Put it on Trello  and add it soon to Homey Firmware ..... 
@Annemarie ;
Should we Mention you to get things on the WishList ? 

bvdbos

https://github.com/athombv/homey/issues/444
https://github.com/athombv/homey/issues/478
https://github.com/athombv/homey/issues/443

SergeR

Until Athom comes with a solution, the Flow Backups app can be used to copy one or more flows at once.
The app's been submitted to the App Store, so it's currently not available in the App Store yet.