Companion action in a Loupedeck macro

[JulAms]

I'm trying to use a companion action in a loupedeck macro but it doesn't work. If I put the stored companion action on a button in loupedeck it works fine. Any ideas?

[oddbear]

Interesting, and thanks for reporting.

It seems like this can be fixed with a update, but not to sure what's the best approach. Maybe you have some input on this (see options)?

The problem: Companion has "Press actions" and "Release actions". There is a similar concept in Loupedeck, and therefor those are used in the plugin (TouchDown and TouchUp).

However... when running it as a macro, there is no touch event on the device, and nothing will therefor happen. I will therefor have to "simulate" a touch event, and there are some options. But not sure what would be the best for the user here.

The options (when in macro):

• "Press actions", then a "Release actions" right after.
• "Press actions", wait for fixed time, then "Release actions".
• Just sending a "Press actions", but no "Release actions".

I tested with the last, and it seemed to work.

[JulAms]

Hey! Thanks for your reply. In my opinion a macro should simulate a full key press, so press and release. But all three options would work for me.

[oddbear]

Hey! Thanks for your reply. In my opinion a macro should simulate a full key press, so press and release. But all three options would work for me.

Currently testing out what is probably going to be submitted to the store soon. If you want to check out the package before, or just help testing. You can download it from: https://github.com/oddbear/Loupedeck.Companion.Plugin/releases/download/v0.2.5/Loupedeck.Companion.Plugin_0_2_5.lplug4

[JulAms]

Thanks a lot for this. Unfortunately, I still haven't managed to test it extensively, but at first glance it seems to work.

[oddbear]

This update is now live in the Louepedeck Marketplace.