Sequential Numbering in Macro

[henryJ]

Is there a way to add a function to a macro, so that every time the macro is used, a numeric variable is increased by 1?

For example, if a hot key macro prints type “Wall Paint Black001” the next time I use the hot key, can it print “Wall Paint Black002”?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[JMichaelTX]

@henryJ

Is there a way to add a function to a macro, so that every time the macro is used, a numeric variable is increased by 1?

No function is required. All you need is:

All KM Variables (KM Wiki) persist after the macro completes (actually after the Action is executed), and are available for use in the next run of the macro and/or other macros. IOW, KM Variables are permanently stored in you Mac until/if you specifically delete them.

Here's a complete macro as an example:

MACRO:   Sequential Number of Variables

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VER: 1.0    2017-07-01 ~~~

DOWNLOAD:

Sequential Number of Variables.kmmacros (3.1 KB)
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.

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Please let us know if you have further questions.

[henryJ]

Hi JMichael,

Thank you for your help. I read up on how to use KM Variables, and am now learning how it works.

When I use the example that you sent me, I tried adding the variable "WPB__Name" to a hotkey, however when I use the hotkey, I get the same number, "WallPaint Black025, WallPaint Black025, WallPaint Black025". Is this because it is intended for a script, rather than a hotkey?

Thanks!

[JMichaelTX]

@henryJ

When I use the example that you sent me, I tried adding the variable "WPB__Name" to a hotkey, however when I use the hotkey, I get the same number, "WallPaint Black025

Well, that is because that is exactly what you have written your macro to do.

Try this:

Add your Action

as the last Action of my macro, and assign your hotkey to my macro.

[henryJ]

It worked! Thank you so much!

All I need now is to loop, Is there an easy way to loop two macros? I will search the forum.

Start Loop
’Macro 1’
[Pause]
[ENTER]
[Pause]
‘Macro2’
[Pause]
[ENTER]
End Loop

[JMichaelTX]

@henryJ

All I need now is to loop, Is there an easy way to loop two macros?

I have started a new topic with your question:

How Do I use Loops with Multiple Macros?

In the future, please post new subjects in a new topic. Unfortunately, the forum restrictions are preventing this since you are a new member. For loops, see For Each action (KM Wiki) To call a “sub-macro”, see Execute a Macro action (KM Wiki) It would be best if you can post a real-world example of what you want to accomplish, providing the manual steps of your workflow. Be sure to provide specific apps as they are used.