@Image -- Paste Selected Image From File @Example

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###MACRO:   @Image -- Paste Selected Image From File @Example

~~~ VER: 1.0    2017-06-17 ~~~

####DOWNLOAD:
@Image -- Paste Selected Image From File @Example.kmmacros (42 KB)
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.

###Use Case

###ReleaseNotes

Author.@JMichaelTX

PURPOSE:

  • Paste Image from File, either preset or chosen

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. Select (click in) the Target where the image is to be pasted
  • Assumes a text area that can accept both text and images
  1. Trigger this macro
  • Default is a typed string trigger, but can be changed.
  • Note that all of the typed strings must end with a SPACE in order to trigger.
  • ";im.1 " -- paste image #1
  • ";im.2 " -- paste image #2
  • ";im.? " -- choose file to copy and paste
  • ";im.other " -- any character(s) other than the above will paste the default image.

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.
    • Preset is a typed string trigger that allow for multiple options
  • 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 Allowed Image Types
    • SET DEFAULT Folder for Image Files
    • SWITCH: Based on Trigger
    • SET DEFAULT for Image File Path

TAGS: @Image @Copy @Paste @File @Clipboard

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

REQUIRES:

  1. Keyboard Maestro Ver 7.3+ (don't even ask me about KM 6 support).
  2. El Capitan 10.11.6+
  • It make work with Yosemite, but I make no guarantees.

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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