Number of option-fields depending on input

Questions & Suggestions
1

Hi,

I'm trying to build a macro, which outputs text strings to generate a HTML select/dropdown field.
The problem is to offer a flexible way for the options.
I would like to have a field to ask for the number of options, for example "3". Then, in a second step, I need the appropriate amount of option-fields to enter for example "apple", "orange", "banana".

Is this possible with Keyboard Maestro?
Thank you very much for your help!
Peter.

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There are multiple options, some easy, other more complex.

  • Use a Repeat loop and ask for one element at a time. Very easy, but not particularly elegant.
  • If the possible number is limited to some finite number, use a Switch action and for each option, use a different Prompt for User Input action. Straight forward, but tedious to set up, but elegant to use.
  • Generate the XML for an extensible Prompt for User Input action and execute that. Tricky to set up. Limited to the size of the screen.
  • Use a Custom HTML Prompt action. Tricky to set up.
3

Hi Peter,

wow, a lot of possibilities.
Thank you very much for your help!