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token:TriggerValue

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The %TriggerValue% token returns the value associated with how the macro was triggered.

Different ways ofd triggering the macro will set this field differently.

  • You can pass an explicit value in using the “with parameter” option when executing a script from AppleScript.
  • You can pass an explicit value in when using the Execute a Macro action.
  • You can pass an explicit value in when executing the macro via the web server.
  • You can pass an explicit value in when executing the macro via the kmtrigger URL.
  • It will reflect the exact text you typed to trigger a Typed String trigger.
  • It will reflect the current modifiers when triggering a macro via the Status Menu or a Palette (Note that Option means “edit this macro instead of triggering it”).
  • It will reflect the hot key or device key pressed.
  • It will reflect the hot key or device key pressed.
  • It will reflect the name of the file added/removed from a folder.
token/TriggerValue.1437653651.txt.gz · Last modified: 2015/07/23 08:14 by peternlewis