retention logic ignores alias(es)

[klassisch]

The retention logic seems to ignore alias(es). Bug or feature?

[Apollon77]

What exactly you mean? Are there more infos? Reproduction steps?

It may be that it was clear to me 1,5years back bt now not anymore :-( sorry

[klassisch]

It is related to a discussion in the forum: https://forum.iobroker.net/post/176842 an the following, e.g. https://forum.iobroker.net/post/176985

And btw, maybe this https://forum.iobroker.net/post/178760 ff ist still open but no issue created

[Apollon77]

ping

[klassisch]

Thanks for the reminder.
Yes, I will retest in the ext days with my current system
Plattform: Windows
RAM: 7.3 GB
Node.js: v10.17.0
NPM: 6.11.3
JS-controller 3.1.4
History 1.9.6

[klassisch]

Here is a test with the history adapter and alias.
In my opinion following findings:

1. Entering an alias name but not activating logging will delete the alias name when storing
2. Activiting a "mass subscription" using the blue wrench in the top right corner will delete alle alias names in the elected area

Here is a report in a text editor containing screenshots, logs and notes. I am not sure if this is allowed and good practice but let me try

iobroker-history-github-isssue-31-tests-by-klassisch-20200705.docx

[Apollon77]

Ok if it is about that then it is kind of known and an admin topic where an issue exists!

1.) no data are stored when not activated. This is by design
2.) Admin issue exists.

So then we can close here?

[klassisch]

For 2) it is great, that an Admin issue already exists
For 1) "by design" let me add one remark: If I temporarily want to pause the activation by removing the "activate" check, then I also lose the alias name. I guess that this is a consequence of this design decision . Has this also been intended?

[Apollon77]

To 2,) if you temporary pause it currently you will loose ALL settings. Not just Alias ... because as soon as you disable it admin will remove it when it is stored. This is that way for all custom properties. Do also here ... admin topic you you want to propose to change this ;-)

[klassisch]

ok, thanks for the explanation