Cannot figure out a Keyboard Maestro macro that inserts text by typing into fields that don't allow a paste, such as a bank acct routing number or account number.
Seems like it should be very simple:
Get the text that's currently on the clipboard
Insert that text by typing into the routing-number field
So if I name the macro "kmpaste", any time I type that trigger it will type the contents of the clipboard text into the field.
Appreciate any help/ideas. Thanks, Tim
tiffle
April 14, 2022, 12:33pm
#2
This is probably something to do with the secure input problem. Have a look in the KM wiki here: assistance:Secure Input Problem [Keyboard Maestro Wiki]
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Have you tried a Hot Key trigger?
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Hey Tim,
Once computer security systems get involved simple goes out the window...
@tiffle is most likely correct, and @evanfuchs ' hotkey-trigger suggestion will very likely work.
Other triggering options are:
Palette
Conflict Palette
Prompt with List
But typed-string-triggers are usually locked-out in this sort of situation.
-Chris
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evanfuchs:
Hot Key trigger
Hot Key trigger worked, thanks very much evanfuchs. Tim
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_jims
April 15, 2022, 10:52am
#6
Hi @CXXKY2Ut . If you encounter a situation where none of the Keyboard triggers are recognized, I suggest you try this:
PURPOSE
This macro provides a method to effectively paste text into a field that is otherwise restricted (e.g., a password confirmation)*. For many of these fields, the Keyboard Maestro action Insert Text by Typing will suffice (with or without the the Send To option). However, in cases when the web page or macOS app intercepts the Keyboard Maestro trigger, and/or in cases where the text must be pasted more slowly, this macro can be used.
Paste Into Restricted Field ⌃⇧V or ⌃⌥⇧V
*When the te…