how do I create a macro that runs only x secs?

[dwaynek]

am trying to create a macro that launches the home screen after x secs if the screen is off. I tried using stopwatch but my macro is executing immediately and not waiting x secs before executing.

 

[RSF]

You'll want to distinguish which trigger is executing the macro, and perform different actions accordingly. You'll probably also want to handle the scenario of your turning the screen on, within the 10 second period after you turn it off (to avoid having the home screen displayed while you're in the middle of an app).



You could also try a shorter scheme, without the need for a stopwatch or its stopwatch trigger:

I think the Cancel Macro Actions action cancels all occurrences of a given macro, not just the currently-running one. If not, this won't work.

 

[dwaynek]

tx for the suggestions. it worked.

 

[RSF]

Even simpler:

Just add the constraint that the screen is still off, before displaying the Home screen.