Request: Provide Dynamic Display of Macro Variables in Debugger

[JMichaelTX]

@JMichaelTX

The major downside of this is that there is no easy way to inspect Local/Instance variables while debugging a macro. It would sure be nice if the KM Debugger would show Loca/Instance variables, like most debuggers I have ever used.

@peternlewis

Yes, it would, and yes it is a pain, but currently that is unlikely any time soon I'm afraid.

The solutions are to use tools like Log and Display Text and such to display the variables as necessary. It is not ideal, but it is what it is. If it is any consultation (probably not) it is how I generally debug Keyboard Maestro since the debugger generally does not show me variables there either.

Unfortunately, I am much too aware of using these cave-man tools.

As I'm sure you know, these and any other tools currently available to us require extensive invasion of the Macro itself with debugging Actions, which can in fact cause unintended problems. And, none of these are dynamic -- a Display Text Action would have to be placed after every action where the target variables can change.

And, seeing the other non-target variables often leads to a quicker fix/solution to the issue.

So, I would ask that you reconsider this request, and provide this essential debugging feature sooner rather than later.

Thanks.

[peternlewis]

Noted.

[peternlewis]

The next major version will display the value of recently used variables in the debugger window.