Getting user input during macro.

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jasonb
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Getting user input during macro.

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Is there any way of getting a macro to throw up a user input box, upon which the rest of the macro will then operate?
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CyberSlug
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Post by CyberSlug »

Not to my knowledge.

However, there are third-party scripting tools which can be used instead.
I like AutoIt. See downloads and support forum

For a few examples of how AutoIt can be integrated with TextPad, see here:
http://www.textpad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4721

Hope that helps
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Post by Bob Hansen »

The only built in method I can think of might be to use the macro to call a tool with a prompt for a parameter. When the macro continues, copy the entry to the clipboard, cancel the tool and paste from the clipboard, or let the special tool run and have the tool pass the parameter through somehow, maybe in a capture output window?

My choice for independent macro tool, with TextPad and all other programs is Macro Scheduler which I have used for years and cannot work without it.

Also, remember to vote for editable macros at: http://www.textpad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3775
Hope this was helpful.............good luck,
Bob
jasonb
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Post by jasonb »

Thanks for the suggestions. (I voted for the mentioned thread. <grin>)
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