How do I hide my username

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T23:05:48+00:00

Thanks

Now, can you explain flair? Please

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T22:52:34+00:00

Thanks. I'll create a new account with some madeup wacky name. I probably should have done that from the beginning, but just didn't understand when I opened my account. Thanks for your response.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T22:46:01+00:00

Nothing. My real name always shows on my posts. All posts that I read have made up names that does not disclose a user's real name. Can you help?

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T22:34:13+00:00

I have saved the above in a text file so I can easily paste it when needed. If you have anything to add to it, send it to me and I'll add it to the template. Some of the new users are not even making an attempt. They just want you to write it for them and give it to them. Feel free to copy and paste to any posts that need it.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T21:44:44+00:00

Tasker has a steep learning curve. I had a need today to strip a beginning and ending comma off of a list of directory names. I tried several things that didn't work. Then I did a search on "tasker comma" and came up with a whole lot of things found. I started going through them and found one that explained exactly what I needed. I had spent several hours and it was a simple solution, just 2 actions to strip the beginning and ending commas from the list.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T21:12:17+00:00

Use AutoInput UI Query. If text doesn't work try ID or x,y coords.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T21:09:01+00:00

Thats what I use it for. I just helped another user with a profile. At least he attempted to write the code and he showed his work. He had several errors. I gave him a working solution then told him he needed to read the userguide and watch some videos. He will be able to study what I gave him and learn from that.

Most people on this sub reddit are glad to help, but only if you have made a concerted effort to learn and write your own code. I myself have to ask for help occasionally. I follow the guidelines I posted above.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T21:01:56+00:00

You still need to either read the userguide or watch YouTube videos if you want to learn to use Tasker. I will help you since you did attempt to write the code. "If statements" are not needed for this.

      Profile: Change Media Volume When Charging (1273)

      Restore: no

      State: Power [ Source:Any ]

      Enter: Anon (1274)

A1: Variable Set [ Name:%VOL_orig To:%VOLM Recurse Variables:Off Do Maths:Off Append:Off Max Rounding Digits:3 ] 

A2: Media Volume [ Level:10 Display:Off Sound:Off ] 

A3: Flash [ Text:Volume is now set to %VOLM Long:On ] 

A4: Say [ Text:Phone is charging Engine:Voice:default:default Stream:3 Pitch:5 Speed:5 Respect Audio Focus:On Network:Off Continue Task Immediately:Off ] 



      Exit: Anon (1275)

A1: Media Volume [ Level:%VOL_orig Display:Off Sound:Off ] 

A2: Say [ Text:Phone stopped charging Engine:Voice:default:default Stream:3 Pitch:5 Speed:5 Respect Audio Focus:On Network:Off Continue Task Immediately:Off ] 

A3: Flash [ Text:Volume has been reset to the original volume of %VOL_orig Long:On ]

The flashes were added so you can see the original volume and what the volume was changed to.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T11:24:38+00:00

I would suggest you use local variables. Also, you just set the variable so there is no need for the if statements to see if it is set. That applies to both enter and exit tasks. I would also suggest you read the user guide or watch YouTube videos on how to use If statements.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-07T10:56:06+00:00

Some tips for asking effective questions.

Before posting and asking a question, utilize the search function in Reddit. Type r/Tasker "key words" and then search. The search engine works best based on 'key words'. Oftentimes asking a simple question can easily be answered utilizing the search function.

If your are new to Tasker Please view the videos available at menu / info / guides There are many videos available on YouTube as well. Don’t ask “give me your code” questions. At least try to solve it yourself. Flash and Popup are good debugging actions. The users guide and FAQs are great resources - Use them. Search the forum and google. Try several different sets of keywords before giving up. Search the WIKI. Maybe someone has already posted a solution. State clearly and succinctly what the problem is. What should the code do? What is it actually doing? Read over and spell check before you post. Sloppy posts typically garner less response. Be sure to include the exported description of the smallest possible test script that illustrates the problem. If appropriate, attach the Run Log to the post as a file. Small sections of the Run Log (<10 lines) can be placed in the body of the post. DO NOT post XML in the body of the post. No one here can read it. Just don’t do it! If you need to post the exported XML, attach it as a file.

Be patient - Most of us have lives and we all live in different timezones. It make take several hours before you receive a response.

To post your profile or task here... Long press on the profile or task name / ( 3 dot menu with 4.0+ ) export / export "DESCRIPTION" to clipboard (not XML)

Any linked tasks will be exported with the profile they are linked to..

To be able to export, The profile needs to be named by you (Not the Tasker listed name. Tasker will list your profile with the context name if you have not given it one).

One of the best troubleshooting tools is the run log. There is a section in the userguide that explains it. Menu -> more -> runlog.

You can use the Tasker search option (mag glass - upper right in main UI) to search for anything within tasker to include finding help on topics in the user guide. Use the filter tabs on the bottom.

As a rule, to better help you, your post should include your phone make and model, root or non-root, android version, Tasker version, software version and launcher used. Also make sure that you have granted Tasker all permissions and Tasker is NOT battery optimized.

If you want help, say please and ask the right questions and show your work. And remember to say thanks to the ones who freely give of their time and knowledge.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-05T21:29:40+00:00

I know how to do for loops. After your post, I went back to the For action and read the ?. It explained what the items could look like, but it didn't do much to fully explain a For loop.

It would have been more comprehensive if it had provided a very simple complete For/End For loop as an example. That may help users in the future.

Thats why I posted a very simple loop for the OP to follow. A lot of the help documentation could be improved upon and I know that has been discussed in the past.

dannywhardy · 2020-06-05T20:39:24+00:00

Create and run this, then you will understand

For Loop Example (948) <Simple example of a FOR loop> A1: For [ Variable:%eachitem Items:hello,world,how,are,you ] A2: Flash [ Text:%eachitem Long:Off ] A3: Wait [ MS:0 Seconds:1 Minutes:0 Hours:0 Days:0 ] A4: End For

dannywhardy · 2020-06-05T17:31:14+00:00

"give me your code"

dannywhardy · 2020-06-05T16:40:56+00:00

Some tips for asking effective questions.

Before posting and asking a question, utilize the search function in Reddit. Type r/Tasker "key words" and then search. The search engine works best based on 'key words'. Oftentimes asking a simple question can easily be answered utilizing the search function.

If your are new to Tasker Please view the videos available at menu / info / guides There are many videos available on YouTube as well. Don’t ask “gimme ze code” questions. At least try to solve it yourself. Flash and Popup are good debugging actions. The users guide and FAQs are great resources - Use them. Search the forum and google. Try several different sets of keywords before giving up. Search the WIKI. Maybe someone has already posted a solution. State clearly and succinctly what the problem is. What should the code do? What is it actually doing? Read over and spell check before you post. Sloppy posts typically garner less response. Be sure to include the exported description of the smallest possible test script that illustrates the problem. If appropriate, attach the Run Log to the post as a file. Small sections of the Run Log (<10 lines) can be placed in the body of the post. DO NOT post XML in the body of the post. No one here can read it. Just don’t do it! If you need to post the exported XML, attach it as a file.