Can't use Applescript to call a Macro

Questions & Suggestions
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There's another thread about this but I'm not sure if I should be adding to that or creating a new one (it didn't look resolved). I have an extremely simple problem. I just want a macro named Test1 to call a macro names Test2 which rings a bell. Here's Test1:

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And here's Test2:

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When I execute Test1, nothing happens. They are both in the Global Macro Group. I did read the KM manual and searched the internet for any example of how to successfully invoke a macro with Applescript, and I did read those search results, but couldn't find anything to help me fix this. I won't be upset if you call me an idiot for not knowing how to do this. As long as you find my problem you can call me anything you want. :slight_smile:

It does work if I replace the string Test2 by that 32 character UUID. The only failure is when I use the name of the Macro. Please note that important fact.

And once this works, I want to be able to pass a $KMVAR_varname to the Execute AppleScript action. Otherwise I don't really care to get this fixed because none of this will help me.

2

The second part of my question can be answered like this:

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But the main question in my post still needs a solution.

3

I didn’t mention it, but using the Execute AppleScript action is my requirement, I can’t use Execute Macro because, as indicated in the second half of my question, the name of the Macro must be a variable.

4

In the first action, change it from ignoring the results to displaying the results in a window - that will likely provide some enlightenment.

My guess is that you have another active macro with the Test2 name, and so Keyboard Maestro does not know which one to trigger.

5

Dang good guess! Good grief!

6

The important take-away here is: if an action is failing, and it is ignoring the results, display them. This is especially important for scripts (AppleScripts, Shell Scripts, etc).