Just what the title says. I'd like to be able to add more than one prefix command similar to how the action nodes are in the tree if possible.
e.g.
Prefix: Woodhouse, Alfred, Jeeves
Where any of the 3 butler names would saffice for a prefix activation
I've been wondering about when this would be useful. Do you want to have various prefix options just for fun (i.e., for variety)? Or do you have a functional purpose in mind?
I know James has said he'll implement this feature in the next release. It seems like it might defeat the purpose of prefixes at a certain point to have a list of them, at least if users get carried away with it. My understanding is that the prefix is designed to prevent VC from listening to everything and trying to issue a command when it shouldn't. If they're sufficiently weird-sounding words, maybe it won't be a problem? Or is there some kind of "tipping point"?
I know that currently you can override the prefix for specific groups of commands, and that might be useful. You could have a different "butler" in charge of different duties: Jeeves handles home automation, and Woodhouse handles Media Monkey, etc. (as long as you can remember which butler is in charge of what). The benefit of that approach is that it narrows the vocabulary that VC has to understand, which should improve its accuracy.
Are any of you using the different prefixes for different groups currently? Do you find it useful?
Thanks all. (And James, if you have an opinion on whether a list of "omnipotent" prefixes might become a problem, could you please comment? Thanks.)
