ID:2228524
 
Resolved
When in macro mode, as used in many older games, Alt+key macros did not repeat.
BYOND Version:511.1378
Operating System:Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Web Browser:Firefox 52.0
Applies to:Dream Seeker
Status: Resolved (511.1379)

This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary: When using Dream Seeker's Macro editor, setting a repeating macro with the alt modifier, will not repeat when using macro mode (.alt on the command line)

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
1) Host or join a game that uses macro mode (Sample Environment).
2) Access the Options and Messages menu.
3) Client > Macros... > New Macro...
4) Set a macro that uses the ALT and REP modifier (ex: set Alt+1+REP to .north)
5) OK > OK
6) Press and hold the set macro.
7) Observe that the macro is fired once, and does not repeat.

Expected Results: For repeating macros to fire multiple times in a row.

Actual Results: When using macro mode and repeating macros with the ALT modifier, macros do not repeat.

Does the problem occur:
Every time? Or how often? Every time.
In other games? Yes.
In other user accounts? Untested.
On other computers? Untested.

When does the problem NOT occur? When no/other modifiers are used.

Did the problem NOT occur in any earlier versions? If so, what was the last version that worked? The issue did not occur in some earlier versions. The last known working version is currently untested.

Workarounds: Hold the ALT key.
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
When in macro mode, as used in many older games, Alt+key macros did not repeat.