Macro Handler

Macro Handler

Android Automation Platform

Object MethodUI and Dialogs

Console.err(value)

Writes text to the macro log with an "ERR:" prefix; it does not stop the macro.

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 global table: call its functions with a dot (Console.<method>(...)), not a colon.

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

Required: value. Returns nothing.

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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Console.err("Level 3 failed")

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
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Console.err("Level 3 failed")

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
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local stepOk = true
Console.err("Level 3 failed")
if stepOk then
  wait(200)
end

Practical Flow

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

Practical Flow
lua
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local ok, err = pcall(function()
  Console.err("Level 3 failed")
end)

if not ok then
  print("API step failed: Console.err: " .. tostring(err))
  requestStop()
end

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_err_step()
  Console.err("Level 3 failed")
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_err_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()
Console.err("Level 3 failed")