Continuing the discussion from Feature requests: Easy way to backup and restore macros, separate windows for macros, turn off auto-save:
Use Case
- I also have long wanted an easy KM Macro Backup/Restore system.
- So, in collaboration with Chris @ccstone, we developed the backup script, and Macro.
- I have to say this runs very very fast, taking << 1 sec.
- The below macro provides the Backup part
- Easy to Restore Using Finder and/or Path Finder
- Set Finder to your Backup Folder
- Filter using the Spotlight Search box at the top right
- View the filtered list in order by time stamp
- View the contents of selected files using either Quick Look, or the Path Finder Preview panel
- Double-click on the
.kmmacrosfile you want to restore- ADDS (does not overwrite) the Macro to the same Macro Group
- Edit as needed
- See below for how to use, and examples of output.
Examples of Output
Standard Notification when Done
Example List of Backup Files
MACRO: Export (Save) Selected Macro @KM
#### DOWNLOAD:
<a class="attachment" href="/uploads/default/original/3X/e/6/e67e70bc4d9b71e26599db500910b426fc751845.kmmacros">Export (Save) Selected Macro @KM.kmmacros</a> (22 KB)
**Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.**
It was also uploaded with
* a trigger of <kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>S</kbd>, which is NOT used by the Keyboard Maestro.app.
* In a Macro Group activated ONLY when KM is frontmost.
**As always, please feel free to post any questions, issues, and/or suggestions that you may have about this macro.**
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### ReleaseNotes
Author.@JMichaelTX based on Script by @ccstone
**PURPOSE:**
* **Export Current Macro being Edited to a Backup Folder**
* Macro File is Macro Name & Time Stamp
* Illegal File Chars ("/" and ":") replaced with "╏"
**HOW TO USE**
1. Select a Macro for Editing in the Keyboard Maestro.app
2. Trigger this macro.
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**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. ??
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1. Assign a Trigger to this maro..
2. Move this macro to a Macro Group that is only Active when you need this Macro.
3. ENABLE this Macro.
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* **==REVIEW/CHANGE THE FOLLOWING MACRO ACTIONS:==**
(all shown in the magenta color)
* **Set Local__BackupFolder** -- POSIX path to folder you want to save all macro backups.
* SCRIPT CHANGES:
* If you want to use the script without passing the BackupFolder path to it from KM, then you will need to change this _property_ statement in the script:
```applescript
### USER SCRIPT SETTINGS ###
-- HFS Path to Your Macro Backup Folder --
property ptyExportFolderHFS : "CHANGE:To HFS Path:Of your:Backup Folder:" ###JMTX ADD
```
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**REQUIRES:**
1. **KM 8.2+**
2. **macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan)**
TAGS: @Macros @Backup @Save @AppleScript
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 a modest amout of 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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