Read from/Write to File: dynamic values

[Dm114]

In the same way File name can be entered dynamically, could it be possible to dynamically/programmatically enter folder name or partial path either by:
- entering a constant or variable in the folder name field, or
- prepending file name with whole or partial path?

Examples for reading/writing from/to Macrodroid subfolders:
• folder name:
/0
• file name:
/MacroDroid/{lv=MDsubfolder}/{lv=FileName}
OR
• folder name:
/0/MacroDroid/{lv=MDsubfolder}
• file name:
{lv=FileName}

 

[AkashiDom]

Or maybe just do path to file like
/storage/emulated/0/Macrodroid/{lv=MDsubfolder}/{lv=FileName}
In any case, this is honestly a thing that we need in macrodroid.
Shell script have this feature then why don't file operation in macrodroid don't have it?

If you saying it user friendly, then do like you can select directory/file then the path to directory/file will be turn to dynamic.

 

[Dm114]

Or maybe just do path to file like
/storage/emulated/0/Macrodroid/{lv=MDsubfolder}/{lv=FileName}
In any case, this is honestly a thing that we need in macrodroid.
Shell script have this feature then why don't file operation in macrodroid don't have it?

If you saying it user friendly, then do like you can select directory/file then the path to directory/file will be turn to dynamic.

Your suggestion is fair as well. Mine was to keep current Actions structure.

Let's see what @MacroDroidDev will suggest...

 

[AkashiDom]

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[sampleuserhere]

Macrodroid doesn't have All File Access permission, Google denied the request long time ago.

Thus, Macrodroid has to let the user pick the folder first before querying the folder.

Either Macrodroid has to try request the permission again or requires an external app action to monitor dynamic folder. The latter should be possible via a plugin mechanic or he could have done it his own with his helper app.

 

[AkashiDom]

Macrodroid doesn't have All File Access permission, Google denied the request long time ago.

Thus, Macrodroid has to let the user pick the folder first before querying the folder.

Either Macrodroid has to try request the permission again or requires an external app action to monitor dynamic folder. The latter should be possible via a plugin mechanic or he could have done it his own with his helper app.

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I won't tell you how but when I'm feeling better, I'll show you.

I won't tell how it's work yet(except for this guy, for some reason I've believe that his not a person that would steal stuff then claim as his. only for helping ofc!) but it is possible.

 

[sampleuserhere]

Your wrong, at least maybe your right but I found a solution.
I won't tell you how but when I'm feeling better, I'll show you.

Meh, this is a forum. You could always reply when you're feeling okay telling us your solution.

Anyhow, his request is an action, not workaround with shell command. IIRC, It's impossible to achieve without the full file access as this action typically use Android API instead of wrapping shell command.

 

[AkashiDom]

I...

Meh, this is a forum. You could always reply when you're feeling okay telling us your solution.

Anyhow, his request is an action, not workaround with shell command. IIRC, It's impossible to achieve without the full file access as this action typically use Android API instead of wrapping shell command.

...am using shell command
He want action? There's this called action block

 

[sampleuserhere]

Well, sure.

 

[Endercraft]

Well. MacroDroid Helper has all files permission. So wouldn't it be simple to either update the helper to implement these actions or make the actions trigger trigger shell scripts in the helper?

 

[sampleuserhere]

Well. MacroDroid Helper has all files permission. So wouldn't it be simple to either update the helper to implement these actions or make the actions trigger trigger shell scripts in the helper?

It sure is, which what I already mentioned first. It's just a matter whether @MacroDroidDev wants to circumvent this situation with the helper app or not.

 

[MacroDroidDev]

I have been periodically trying to get the permission by submitting alpha versions to the Play Store. They deny me every single time and I have tried lots of approaches/appeals etc. It's extremely frustrating as both Automate and Tasker have the permission and I even followed advice by the creator of Automate on how he got approved and no luck.

It's easy to say just put it in the helper file but this makes my life massively more complicated in terms of implementation, long term maintenance and user support. Not to mention the fact that in the long term Google will no doubt make it harder and harder for it to install (and some users really dislike installing third party tools).

When I can finally find the enthusiasm to look at this again I will try once more to get approval but I don't have it in me right now.

 

[Dm114]

I have been periodically trying to get the permission by submitting alpha versions to the Play Store. They deny me every single time and I have tried lots of approaches/appeals etc. It's extremely frustrating as both Automate and Tasker have the permission and I even followed advice by the creator of Automate on how he got approved and no luck.

It's easy to say just put it in the helper file but this makes my life massively more complicated in terms of implementation, long term maintenance and user support. Not to mention the fact that in the long term Google will no doubt make it harder and harder for it to install (and some users really dislike installing third party tools).

When I can finally find the enthusiasm to look at this again I will try once more to get approval but I don't have it in me right now.

What a pity! Sorry I wasn't aware of that: always silly limitations from G**gle!

Ok, so, on my side, let's say I didn't ask anything on this field and keep on maintaining and developing "our" MD with a minimum stress.

Good luck.

 

[sampleuserhere]

@MacroDroidDev well said, I appreciated your elaboration. I'm fully aware of how frustrating it can be fighting against "google chat bot" as Joao (the developer of Tasker) had them against him a couple of times and they weren't very pleasant ones.

For those who's interested could have come up with a plugin mechanic or create your own action block as @AkashiDom had shown before.

Monitoring folder/file event is a bit harder so incorporating Macrodroid with Automate is the only free option I could think of, I'm not too sure about from outside the store.

 

[AkashiDom]

@MacroDroidDev well said, I appreciated your elaboration. I'm fully aware of how frustrating it can be fighting against "google chat bot" as Joao (the developer of Tasker) had them against him a couple of times and they weren't very pleasant ones.

For those who's interested could have come up with a plugin mechanic or create your own action block as @AkashiDom had shown before.

Monitoring folder/file event is a bit harder so incorporating Macrodroid with Automate is the only free option I could think of, I'm not too sure about from outside the store.

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