I was just looking into updating my calendar macros to use the new Create Calendar Event to replace the AppleScript I've cobbled together from various posts shared on this forum but I've got only one issue at the moment. Is there a way to select the newly created event in the Calendar app once it's…

Certainly. You can have your KM macro open the Calendar app and insert the name of the appointment in the search box of the Calendar app. If you have the name right, the appointment appears directly under the search box. If you (or your KM macro) click on that appointment, you have selected it, but …

It's not really the elegant solution I was hoping for. Problem is I have a lot of events with non-unique titles (especially in my work calendar) so when I search I get a list of results that slide from the right side of the main Calendar window. Looks like I'll just stick with the AppleScript for n…

How does AppleScript help you select an event if you don't have a unique name for the event?

When using the AppleScript it automatically brings the Calendar app to the front, creates the event and then opens it, presenting me with a floating window which I can then edit further should I wish. This is the behaviour I'd love the Create Calendar Event Action to emulate.

I see what you want now. Let me ponder it. You could have KM send the hotkey CMD-N to the Calendar app which lets your macro create a new entry and that will open the newly create event, I think exactly the way you want. What's wrong with this method? Isn't this what you want?

[image] Airy: You could have KM send the hotkey CMD-N to the Calendar app which lets your macro create a new entry and that will open the newly create event, I think exactly the way you want. What's wrong with this method? Isn't this what you want? @Wseries is talking about the new KM11 dedic…

[image] Zabobon: @Wseries is talking about the new KM11 dedicated Action Create Calendar Event . Yes, I know. I was suggesting CMD-N as an alternative to the KM action, since he specifically said he wanted the user to have the data entry window open. That's what CMD-N does.

The ⌘–N shortcut in the Calendar app displays the Create Quick Event pop-up window which is in no way useful as it would defeat the purpose for which I created the Macro in the first place. I know you're only trying to help but please review @Zabobon 's post above. They understand and have explained…

If you're happy then I should be happy too. But you didn't understand my point. Should I clarify my point? I'm not sure. But here goes: CMD-N creates a "quick event pop-up window", which I thought would be obvious to anyone who tries it that when you put something in that window and press Return th…

You can put your initial data in that window, and then when you have your macro press Return No no no no! This comment demonstrates you do not understand the problem on a fundamental level. Personally I learn by doing, or by downloading and studying Macros shared here by smarter people than me. …

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peternlewis December 18, 2023, 3:15am 13

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