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Wanderer Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 60 Location: USA

I have a macro that I want to use and I want to add a variable to it. I have it so it is sent to the command line... but when I input my macro the %1...is just that a %1 on the command line. How do I do a simple variable with a macro that would work like an #ALIAS. I could just make an #ALIAS....but can a macro do this sort of thing? I am no whiz at this but I just love it!

Magician Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 358 Location: USA

Since a macro is a single keystroke (after hitting ctrl, alt, and/or shift), you can't set %1 like you can for an alias. In every other regard, you would write the code for the macro the same as you would the alias. So, wherever you'd use the %1, you need to set up a variable, and manipulate that variable by some other means.

I have a number of macros that use #IF and #FORALL and such, too. So, if you want the macro to work a little different in different situations, then you'll need to set up triggers and/or aliases to change the variables it uses.

Wizard Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 1113 Location: USA

Macros have a 'chaining' option that would allow you to hit a combination of keys to chain commands together. It's not something I've done myself, as I haven't found a useful purpose for it yet, but perhaps you could look into that and ask for assistance with it.

Wanderer Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 60 Location: USA

Larkin,
Thank-you for responding. I do not understand why if you can get Zmud to send the macro to the command line that it will not read the %1 as a vsrisble?
Is there any way i can write a macro that will allow me to ... smile (at what I choose)and wave at {what I choose)

Enchanter Joined: 10 Oct 2000 Posts: 698

#VAR first_object {diving dragon}
#VAR second_object {my future}

#KEY F1 {smile @first_object;wave at @second_object} "" {append|nosend}

I'd think an alias would be the way to go, but it's not my script.

A macro will usually send to the mud immediately when the key-combo is struck. In order to use variables in a macro, the variables must be defined before the macro is started. You could use the #VAR command to define the variable or use the x=y syntax.

Using the '%1' syntax doesn't make sense in a macro...there is no way to define the variable and fire the macro with the same key-stroke(s). Well, there might be a way, but it would be of limited use.

An alias accepts arguments which are TYPED on the command line after the alias name and the %1,%2... syntax places those arguments where they belong after you hit the enter key and before sending to the mud.

MASTER Joined: 28 Nov 2000 Posts: 4817 Location: USA

Macros, whether they send commands to the command line or directly to the MUD, take IMMEDIATE action. There is no opportunity to supply additional information for use as %1, %2, etc.

Since there is no opportunity to use %1 in a macro, Zugg didn't bother writing code that would never be needed for something that could never happen.

Wanderer Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 60 Location: USA

Lightbulb,
Now I understand...and at least that small part falls into place!
Thank-you

Wanderer Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 55 Location: USA

could you use a %pi LB?