"Random Interval" options for Trigger Events

[arikorn]

Is this a feature relevant to companion itself, and not a module?

• I believe this to be a feature for companion, not a module

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues

Describe the feature

(This was originally posted incorrectly in the wrong place -- bitfocus/companion-module-base#116 -- so I'm moving it here)

Currently Time Interval only takes a constant. It would be useful to allow random intervals. The simplest way to do so would be to add a Random Interval event option:

Suggestion:
"Random Interval"
Inputs: "minimum interval" and "maximum interval" (in seconds)
(Also, unlike randomInt, the maximum would be inclusive.)

Interval value is re-evaluated at the end of each interval.

(Perhaps simpler but not as accessible to all: add expressions to "Time Interval")

This would also address my issue #3297 which is a more awkward/expert work-around to this feature request.

Usecases

Videographers often want to change "camera angles" (input source to the switcher) to provide more interest for the viewer. They often say that making these changes at random intervals makes it seem more natural.
Providing a trigger that runs an action to switch the "camera angle" at random intervals would provide an elegant and simple solution to their request.