Macro Handler

Macro Handler

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Global ObjectUI and DialogsFactory Global

Dialog.init()

Dialog.init() returns the same dialog builder as Setting.builder(). Add fields, then show the dialog with build():show().

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

Dialog is a callable factory table: object methods are called as builder:<method>(...), and the table’s own functions as Dialog.<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

Dialog.init() takes no arguments and returns a SettingBuilder. Do not call the Dialog table itself like a function (Dialog("Title")): that call is not a stable path; set the title with builder:setTitle(...).

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.

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local builder = Dialog.init()
builder:setTitle("Settings")
builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
local result = builder:build():show()

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 builder = Dialog.init()
builder:setTitle("Settings")
builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
local result = builder:build():show()

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
lua
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local builder = Dialog.init()
builder:setTitle("Settings")
builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
local result = builder:build():show()

-- 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 builder = Dialog.init()
builder:setTitle("Settings")
builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
local result = builder:build():show()
local note = "Dialog overview loaded"
print(note)

Detailed

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

Detailed
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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_dialog_step()
  local builder = Dialog.init()
  builder:setTitle("Settings")
  builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
  local result = builder:build():show()
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_dialog_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 builder = Dialog.init()
builder:setTitle("Settings")
builder:add("delay", EditText("500", 1, "Delay (ms)"))
local result = builder:build():show()