Confused of Macro control's option -- Output fields change based on macro's configuration

Question

Dear all , hello !

Regarding macro control, I have always been troubled by a question, which is about option [Output fields change based on macro's configuration], what is the difference between choosing it and forgo it for the output of the macro? Can anyone use a simple macro or sample file to illustrate this option impact on results?

Thank you very much !

*** the help said below: ****

* Output fields change based on macro's configuration or data input: Select this option to make the macro remember the output fields from the previous run. To reset the output fields to the default values, change the macro configuration.Select this option if the output fields change based on the data passed to the macro.

Do not select this option if the output fields only change based on input fields or question answers.

flying008 · Answer

Hi@atcodedog05, @dalilang, Thank you for your reply !

In case, some macro have the option [Output fields change based on macro's configuration] + Output Mode [1- Schema 2- Name 3- Position], Other macro have only  the option [Output fields change based on macro's configuration], I can know the Output Mode, but always kinked the output different by checked or not checked option.

If you can get the answer, let me know, thanks again !

danilang · Answer

Hi @flying008

I'm not really sure about this either.

In practice, I try to build my macros so that the outputs don't change between iterations.   If they can change then I select "Autoconfigure by Name".  I have yet to come across a problem that needed "Autoconfigure by Position".

In tests I've done, there doesn't seem to be any practical difference between having "Output fields change based on macro's config" checked or not checked.

Dan

atcodedog05 · Answer

Interesting question @flying008 🙂 Even I was not able to figure out 😅

@danilang any thoughts on this 🙂