Create Dictionary from Lines of Text [Example]

MACRO:   Create Dictionary from Lines of Text [Example]

~~~ VER: 1.0    2018-03-07 ~~~

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Create Dictionary from Lines of Text [Example].kmmacros (14 KB)
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.


Use Case

  • Create Permanent Storage in KM for a related set of data
  • All data elements (keys) will be in the same KM Dictionary
  • Facilitate future use of dataset

This macro was built in response to this request:
How to filter out specific lines/rows of text in a clipboard?


Example Output

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ReleaseNotes

Author.@JMichaelTX

PURPOSE:

  • Build Dictionary From Text List of Key/Values

REQUIRES:

  1. KM 8.0.2+
  • But it can be written in KM 7.3.1+
  • It is KM8 specific just because some of the Actions have changed to make things simpler, but equivalent Actions are available in KM 7.3.1.
    .
  1. macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan)
  • KM 8 Requires Yosemite or later, so this macro will probably run on Yosemite, but I make no guarantees. :wink:

NOTICE: This macro/script is just an Example

  • It has had very limited testing.
  • You need to test further before using in a production environment.
  • It does not have extensive error checking/handling.
  • It may not be complete. It is provided as an example to show you one approach to solving a problem.

HOW TO USE:

  1. Enter your list of key/values in the first magenta Action
  2. Trigger this macro
  3. Select the Key to Display

MACRO SETUP

  • Carefully review the Release Notes and the Macro Actions
    • Make sure you understand what the Macro will do.
    • You are responsible for running the Macro, not me. :wink:
      .
  • Assign a Trigger to this maro. I prefer TBD.
  • Move this macro to a Macro Group that is only Active when you need this Macro.
  • ENABLE this Macro.
    .
  • REVIEW/CHANGE THE FOLLOWING MACRO ACTIONS:
    (all shown in the magenta color)
    • SET Variable to Your Source Data
    • SET Dictionary Name to Store Your Data in

TAGS: @Dict @RegEx @List

USER SETTINGS:

  • Any Action in magenta color is designed to be changed by end-user

ACTION COLOR CODES

  • To facilitate the reading, customizing, and maintenance of this macro,
    key Actions are colored as follows:
  • GREEN -- Key Comments designed to highlight main sections of macro
  • MAGENTA -- Actions designed to be customized by user
  • YELLOW -- Primary Actions (usually the main purpose of the macro)
  • ORANGE -- Actions that permanently destroy Variables or Clipboards,
    OR IF/THEN and PAUSE Actions

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

  • While I have given this limited testing, and to the best of my knowledge will do no harm, I cannot guarantee it.
  • If you have any doubts or questions:
    • Ask first
    • Turn on the KM Debugger from the KM Status Menu, and step through the macro, making sure you understand what it is doing with each Action.

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7 posts were split to a new topic: How Do I Extract Records/Fields from Text File & Use to Create RTF Files?

@cvc8445, since your question is really a new subject, I have moved all of our discussion to a new topic:

How Do I Extract Records/Fields from Text File & Use to Create RTF Files?