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Why notepad++ plugins don't work in macro?

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 20265578 views
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Problem

Why don't Notepad++ plugins work in a macro? For example: The same is with TextFx plugin, MathLab and so on... How can I solve this problem? I need to automate (record macro) with EvaluateExpressions or other plugin methods (TextFx -> Convert -> Decimal To Hex) or (MyPlugin -> MyMethode).

Error Output

Manual run plugin - Converter -> "ASCII -> HEX"
AAAA 4141414120
BBBB 42424242
CCCC 43434343

Runned as recorded macro
AAAA 4[nul][dc4][nul]Ő
Ąý
BBBB …

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Fix for: Why notepad++ plugins don't work in macro?

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At least in version 5.9.2 of Notepad++, Settings-> Shortcut Mapper has a button for "Plugin commands." You can assign a plugin command directly to any shortcut of your choice, without needing a macro or script. "TextFx -> Convert -> Decimal To Hex" …

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