Selection dialog variable question

[tarodumpling]

I want to use selection dialog to trigger different macros that I have created to back up a specific app. If I understand correctly, I have to mess with variables to achieve that? I'd appreciate some guidance on how exactly I can use variables to trigger other macros, thanks!

 

[Dm114]

I want to use selection dialog to trigger different macros that I have created to back up a specific app. If I understand correctly, I have to mess with variables to achieve that? I'd appreciate some guidance on how exactly I can use variables to trigger other macros, thanks!

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You can use several methods:
1⁰) yours is OK. Then use an IF...ELSE IF clause based on "int-iterate" variable value
2⁰) store the info in a Dictionary with:
- keys = name of the macros to launch OR the text to display for each item
- values = text to display for each item OR name of the macros to launch
Then use a unique Run macro action based on selected item

 

[Dm114]

In scenario 2⁰) above, you can have a special routine for such or such selected item:
- IF int-iterate=3
- do whatever needed in this case
- ELSE IF int-iterate=another_specific_value
- do whatever needed in this case
- ELSE
- Run macro specified by selected item
- END IF

 

[tarodumpling]

In scenario 2⁰) above, you can have a special routine for such or such selected item:
- IF int-iterate=3
- do whatever needed in this case
- ELSE IF int-iterate=another_specific_value
- do whatever needed in this case
- ELSE
- Run macro specified by selected item
- END IF

thank you SO MUCH!

For others who are still confused, I believe below are visual examples of what Dm114 are referring to.

 

[Dev777]

If it's a long list of items you can put them in an array then use them directly in the selection dialogue

 

[Qarboz]

Another, simpler but "scattershot" solution is to use a global variable in "Save selected index in numerical variable" in the Selection Dialog; then in the relevant macros enter the trigger "MacroDroid Variable Change" and entering the correct value.

 

[Dm114]

thank you SO MUCH!

For others who are still confused, I believe below are visual examples of what Dm114 are referring to.

Sorry but there is a big misunderstanding!

In your macro (method 1⁰) you only display a Floating text corresponding to the selected item but you do not launch the Run macro action...

 

[Dm114]

If it's a long list of items you can put them in an array then use them directly in the selection dialogue

Sorry but in this case an Array is not very useful as we need to have (macro_name, displayed_caption) couples. Only a Dictionary variable allows that.

 

[Dm114]

thank you SO MUCH!

For others who are still confused, I believe below are visual examples of what Dm114 are referring to.

Here you have (method 2⁰)...

Enjoy!

 

[tarodumpling]

Sorry but there is a big misunderstanding!

In your macro (method 1⁰) you only display a Floating text corresponding to the selected item but you do not launch the Run macro action...

Thanks for clarifying, I'm totally aware of that, the screenshot I show is just for demo purpose, and intent to help others. I was able to make it work with your idea from above. Thank you!

 

[tarodumpling]

Here you have (method 2⁰)...

Enjoy!

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Thanks for sharing, I'll definitely try it out