I'm using Nvivo. I wish to create a macro, that when text is highlighted, a command-/ keystroke sequence opens a context menu and takes me to a particular entry in the context menu.
Would appreciate any help or thoughts.
TY
doclrb
This will work for any app.
How To Use
- Change the menu item you want to select in the first Action:
- Select the Text
- Position mouse somewhere within the selection
- Trigger this macro (currently uses ⌘
/hotkey)
Example output
Below is just an example written in response to your request. You will need to use as an example and/or change to meet your workflow automation needs.
Please let us know if it meets your needs.
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MACRO: Display Context Menu (right-click menu) and Select Menu Item [Example]
-~~~ VER: 1.0 2020-11-01 ~~~
Requires: KM 8.2.4+ macOS 10.11 (El Capitan)+
(Macro was written & tested using KM 9.0+ on macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave))
DOWNLOAD Macro File:
Display Context Menu (right-click menu) and Select Menu Item [Example].kmmacros
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.
Thanks so much.
doclrb
Once again, many thanks. I am running V 9.0.6. and can't seem to locate "set Menuitem to Target.....'
Any suggestions on where I might find the action within the menu system. My search was unsuccessful.
TY
doclrb
This is actually the Set Variable to Text action, but I had renamed it to clarify its purpose. The key to determining the actual action is to look at the key words on the Action.
In this case, "Set Variable".
You can find it using the menu Edit > Insert Action > by Name...
which looks like this:
Just start typing any key words associated with the Action, like "set var"
Then choose from the list (press RETURN or double-click)
OR, if you prefer, you can display the Action Selection Panel (Actions > Show Actions):
Getting Started with Keyboard Maestro
- Read the Quick Start.
- This is essential to become familiar with KM terminology
- Do the tutorial (Help ➤ Tutorial) in the KM Editor.
- Gives you a live walkthrough of creating a macro in the KM Editor
- Review/Browse the Available Macro Actions
- For Help with an Action in your Macro, click on the gear icon
at the top right of the Action, and select "Help" - Search the Keyboard Maestro Wiki for detailed help.
- Start small, and grow your macros organically.
- Be prepared for some trial and error in the beginning.
- Make good use of this Keyboard Maestro Forum
- Checkout these Great Resources
- Search for existing macros
- Post your questions/issues if you get stuck
- Be sure to first read: Tip: How Do I Get The Best Answer in the Shortest Time?
For more help, see Getting Started with Keyboard Maestro and the Forum .
Also, you can download the macro I posted by clicking on the download link above:
Once downloaded, just double-click on the .kmmacros file to import into your local Keyboard Maestro.app.
Then you can click on the Gear Menu of any Action to get Help for it:
Excellent. Done.
Thanks Again.
doclrb
Thanx again. Truly appreciated.
Les