Macro not executing

[lysynski]

I created a simple macro to create 2 overlay layers 50% grey; when I click on the macro it doesn't always execute, I usually have to click it a several times and sometimes it'll execute several times.

• I've deleted and recreated the macro several times they all behave the same.
• I created a new document and it behaves the same.
• I restarted Photo and it behaves the same.
• I've restarted the computer and it still behaves the same way.

Photo 1.10.5
MacOS Monterey 12.2.1
Apple magic mouse

Dodge & Burn.afmacro

[Callum]

Hi Lysynski,

I have tried replicating this here at my end but the Macro seems to be working every time. If possible could you provide a screen recording of the issue? Out of interest when you play the Macro and nothing happens does the History panel show an entry for the Macro?

Thanks
C

[James Ritson]

Hi @lysynski, is this when running the macro from the Library panel? Try taking your mouse off the desk/surface and single clicking on a macro entry. There's a really fine tolerance on macOS for testing between a single click and a drag, and it's probably this that is causing the issue. The developers are aware of it so hopefully it can be addressed.

[lysynski]

Hi @JamesR_Affinity

I tried your lifted mouse trick and it works, it looks like it's the single click / drag issue your already working on - thanks for the help.

Edited April 11, 2022 by lysynski

[Old Bruce]

6 hours ago, James Ritson said:

... Try taking your mouse off the desk/surface and single clicking on a macro entry. There's a really fine tolerance on macOS for testing between a single click and a drag, and it's probably this that is causing the issue. The developers are aware of it so hopefully it can be addressed.

Would this be the same/similar problem with the Wacom Pen not triggering Macros? I programmed one of the tablet buttons to be a Click for Photo and hovering the pen over the macro and hitting the tablet button will run the Macro.