Macro Handler

Macro Handler

Android Automation Platform

Global ObjectUI and DialogsSingleton Global

Console

Writes to the macro log and asks the user for text with Console.in.

Documented for app version 1.0.51Updated:

Detailed Explanation

This section explains when to use the API, how to call it, and which structures it works best with in production flow.

How To Call It

Console is a singleton global table: call its functions with a dot (Console.<method>(...)).

When To Use It

In dialog and HUD flow, validate user input and complete the sequence with close/dispose steps to keep the UI stable.

Parameters and Return

Console offers 3 methods; each method page lists its parameters and return value.

Best Combined With

You can combine it with Setting.builder(), Dialog, Checkbox, EditText, Hud, and Console to build richer operator-facing flows.

Example Usage

The snippet below is a starter pattern that can be applied directly in runtime flow.

lua
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local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)

Copyable Progressive Examples

From foundation to combined usage, each level is provided as a separate code block so you can copy the level you need and adapt it directly.

Foundation

Shows the shortest direct way to call the API.

Foundation
lua
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local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
lua
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local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)

-- Continue with one focused method on the object.

Practical Flow

A practical pattern for real macros with pcall, logging, and guards.

Practical Flow
lua
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local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)
local note = "Console overview loaded"
print(note)

Detailed

This level packages the API into a reusable helper with error reporting.

Detailed
lua
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-- In dialog and HUD flow, validate user input and complete the sequence with close/dispose steps to keep the UI stable.
local function run_console_step()
  local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
  Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_console_step)
if not ok then
  toast("Step failed")
  print(err)
end

Combined

Combines the API with related structures to form a more realistic workflow.

Combined
lua
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local dialog = Setting.builder()
dialog:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay"))
dialog:add("enabled", Checkbox(true, "Enabled"))
Setting.setDialog(dialog:build())
Setting.show()
local level = Console["in"]("Enter a level number")
Console.out("Selected level: " .. level)