How Can I Use the Same Hotkey in Different Apps, but With No Conflict Palette Appearing?

[JMichaelTX]

Example for Using Multiple Macro Groups that Exclude Applications

@toddlerner

is there a way to move the macros (or aliases of them) into other groups that are strategically disabled in certain programs so the conflict palette is bypassed? if so, how might i be able to do this (i haven’t been able to pull this off consistently no matter what i’ve tried)?

Do NOT use aliases for now. That just adds a complication you don't need.

Try this:

1. Create 3 Macro Groups
2. In MG A,
   • set to active for all EXCEPT app A
   • enter Macro A, with HotKey X (whatever hotkey you want that is NOT used elsewhere)
3. In MG B,
   • set to active for all EXCEPT app B
   • enter Macro B, with HotKey X (same as above)
4. In MG C
   • set to active for all EXCEPT app C
   • enter Macro C, with HotKey X (same as above)

Now, activate App A, and press HotKey X

• You should get a conflict palette for Macro B and Macro C

Now, activate App B, and press HotKey X

• You should get a conflict palette for Macro A and Macro C

Now, activate App C, and press HotKey X

• You should get a conflict palette for Macro A and Macro B

This will work if you do exactly that. I've done it many times.

Make sense?