Python UDP server to trigger scripts on external machine with simple UDP commands from Loxone
(This explanations will work without any modifications on Mac/Linux, haven't tested it on Windows as of yet.. )
Edit the server IP and respective port in UDPserver.py Edit the commands.xml with the scripts/commands you would like to trigger on your machine
syntax example command "reboot computer" example run script "run applescript to change source of music and the speaker"
You can then start the server on your local machine or server, make sure all the files/scripts are in the same folder sudo python UDPserver.py &
To test the server you can use netcat sudo nc -u "server_IP" "port"(without the quotes) --> if running the server on port 5005 and testing on the local machine itself that would be sudo nc -u localhost 5005
You can then enter a command with the following syntax: function name (extra option)
The extra option is added for extra parameters without entering them in the xml, like "on" or "off". They will be passed at the end of the command.
For the example of reboot that would be Shell Reboot
More real life example, change source to the itunes library on my computer and enable the speaker in the kitchen Source iTunes Speaker Kitchen On
Adding this in Loxone is easy
Make a new virtual output with properties adres = udp://Server_IP:PORT enable end connection after sending command divider = ;
From there on you can make virtual output commands All you have to enter is the command in the "command for on" field If you have different commands for "on" or "off" you can enter then in the respective fields..
Enjoy!