Set variable to something related to how the macro was triggered

[tomslug]

I've got a macro triggered by "This USB device key is pressed". I want to add another trigger, "This USB device key is long pressed". I want to set a variable based on which specific trigger happened and use that in a conditional.

Is this possible?

[ComplexPoint]

See:

Detect how a macro was triggered?

Is there a way to detect the method that was used to trigger a macro within the macro itself? I mean, if I have a macro that can be triggered by Hot Key, Device, and Script , … I am looking for a way to have slightly different behaviors depending on how it was triggered. I would prefer not to have to duplicate the macro to separate trigger methods. Any ideas? Thanks!

[tomslug]

That was it, thanks! I needed %Trigger%

[cdthomer]

When I’m building or working on a macro I have a favorite action that I will use to see trigger related information. It might help you in this case as well.

Trigger Tokens Alert.kmactions (644 Bytes)

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[tomslug]

Just added to my Favorites