Set key combination to perform action?

[iamdannywyatt]

Let's say I'm using Finder and I want to have this:
1 - Shortcut is used (Ctrl+Alt+Cmd+G). KM is now ready to accept more instructions
2 - I hit the M key. KM is still waiting for more instructions on actions that use the M key
3 - I hit the B key. KM now knows that the combination of those 3 "actions" is to open the Main Backups folder on my computer.

Is this possible natively? Or would it be super complex and involve AppleScript?

Thanks!

[tiffle]

Hi @iamdannywyatt - this recent discussion covers an almost identical question:

Initiator + Multiple Keystroke Trigger

Hello, I would like to know if it is possible to have a macro fired by the following kind of trigger. In case it is not possible, I think it would be a good suggestion. A sequence activator is pressed and released (to keep listening to future keystrokes). This should be a very strange key or key combination, lets say: (Shift + F24) Once the activator is released, KM should keep listening for a maximum amount of time (to prevent locking the keyboard forever), lets say 3 seconds. During thi…

You might want to try searching the KM forum for other similar topics!

[iamdannywyatt]

Thank you so much!
That thread seems filled with great tips and knowledge. Definitely will check it out

[iamdannywyatt]

So for my particular scenario at the moment what I did as a workaround was:
I set up F4 to start a macro set to Trigger Macro by Name
Then I have another macro group where I have all the macros I want to have available. Since this workflow is for Finder to go to certain folders, I named by macros based on the key combination so for example if I want finder to go to Main Backups folder, I will name the macro mb - Go to Main Backups folder.
Now all I need to do is hit F4 > mb. This is the list I have so far and it's been working