Hey, first time asking here, and this might be a bit out there, but... I'm trying to write a macro that positions all windows based on some logic, across three monitors.
This is what I have currently, which works for the first window of each application, but I'm not sure how to do it for all windows.
Summary of the following macro screenshots:
Position All Windows
focus each application and then invoke "Position Window by Type" which operates on the front window of the front app
Position Window by Type
Invoke "Get Target Screen", which sets the "target_screen" variable
Move/Resize window based on title
place on screen target_screen
set size to e.g. edge to edge, or right half of the screen
It's pretty amazing what you can get done without dropping into code, but I need some help with this one. I'm a programmer, but I haven't used applescript at all. I'd prefer to do it in the UI, but open to scripting.
Here is an example Macro just to give you some ideas of how you might do this. It is is NOT a finished product.
In particular you need to add Actions/Logic to better position each window in the app.
MACRO: Move and Resize All Windows for All Apps
#### DOWNLOAD:
<a class="attachment" href="/uploads/default/original/3X/1/b/1b6f1dc69a24b495bd4c7a4f849bf91f9aa98f9e.kmmacros">Move and Resize All Windows for All Apps.kmmacros</a> (15 KB)
**Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.**
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### ReleaseNotes
Author.@JMichaelTX
**PURPOSE:**
* **Provide EXAMPLE of How to Move/Resize All Windows in All Apps**
* ==This is NOT Ready for Production Use==
* It is just a guide.
**NOTICE: This macro/script is just an _Example_**
* It is provided only for _educational purposes_, and may not be suitable for any specific purpose.
* 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.
**REQUIRES:**
1. **KM 8.0.2+**
* But it can be written in KM 7.3.1+
* It is KM8 specific just because some of the Actions have changed to make things simpler, but equivalent Actions are available in KM 7.3.1.
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2. **macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan)**
* KM 8 Requires Yosemite or later, so this macro will probably run on Yosemite, but I make no guarantees. :wink:
**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. 😉
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* Assign a Trigger to this maro.
* Move this macro to a Macro Group that is only Active when you need this Macro.
* ENABLE this Macro.
* ==**ADD Actions to Better Set Position of Each Window**==
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* **REVIEW/CHANGE THE FOLLOWING MACRO ACTIONS:**
* ALL Actions that are shown in the magenta color
**USE AT YOUR OWN RISK**
* While I have given this limited testing, and to the best of my knowledge it 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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Questions?
You could create a separate macro (I call them "Sub-Macros") for each type of window arrangement, and then call the sub-macro you want using a Execute a Macro action.
I couldn't Move/Resize to take a window number (gave a generic error, I forget what it was), but I just set it to all matching the regex . and it works well.
