API Script to globally default all spell descriptions to on/off

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 The api that might be able to do it is called chatsetattr.  However it may not be a full perfect solution part of the reason being is that these are repeating section abilities, and unless there is global toggle to turn it on off it would have to be done for each repeating section on each character sheet in the game. those with more experience with the 5 e sheet might be able to add more  but that would be the place to start. 

It can be set. However, it is one of the several attributes on the official sheet that does not toggle properly when set by the API. Here is a macro that sets them, but it will likely give unsatisfactory results. 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Thanks Mark and thanks Keith.  I appreciate you both taking the time to answer. Keith - how would I use this on a test character? Wouldn't this script globally affect all spell settings on all character sheets (PC and NPC)?  Sorry for the stupid question here, but I'm still getting used to macros and API scripts. Thanks, Rob

The --sel in each line constrains the command to work only on characters representing the sel ected tokens.

Hmm. ChatSetAttr should have a wildcard to affect a given attribute in all rows of a repeating section.

Hi Keith, Ok.  I think I got it.  If I wanted to run it globally, should I just removed the --sel in each line?  I obviously will test this first. Jakob - you mention ChatSetAttr.  In Keith's script, he's using setattr, is this a different command or just an abbreviation of ChatSetAttr? Thanks guys

Jakob said: Hmm. ChatSetAttr should have a wildcard to affect a given attribute in all rows of a repeating section. That would be very handy. I'm not seeing it listed in the documentation here:&nbsp; <a href="https://github.com/roll20/roll20-api-scripts/blob/master/ChatSetAttr/README.md" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/roll20/roll20-api-scripts/blob/master/ChatSetAttr/README.md</a>

Yep, it should , but doesn't :D. I'll see what I can do.

ahhh i misunderstood, lol. Great idea.

Rob C. said: Hi Keith, Ok.&nbsp; I think I got it.&nbsp; If I wanted to run it globally, should I just removed the --sel in each line?&nbsp; I obviously will test this first. Jakob - you mention ChatSetAttr.&nbsp; In Keith's script, he's using setattr, is this a different command or just an abbreviation of ChatSetAttr? Thanks guys That one of the many commands ChatSetAttr recognizes. The helpfile Gig's pointed on he github has a run down of all its features but do not fret to much. It may seem a little overwhelming at first but with some example such as keith has given and other in the community you will pick it up in&nbsp; no time.

Jakob said: Yep, it should , but doesn't :D. I'll see what I can do. Hah, I was thinking that last night while pasting. That would be extremely useful, but also dangerous. You could wipe out a lot of data if not careful. I'd certainly appreciate the option, though.

Awesome!&nbsp; Thanks for your help guys.&nbsp; It's greatly appreciated.&nbsp; I love learning this stuff!

Keith - I copied and pasted this into a macro and ran it with a couple test characters (I made sure their token was selected) and it didn't work.&nbsp; For example, Eldritch Blast still does not have the Include Spell Description In Attack option on.&nbsp; Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

Did you try running the actual spell? Like I said, the D&amp;D 5th Edition by Roll20 sheet does stuff in a roundabout way that keeps some things from being set properly. I can't remember what the issue was with that macro, but I did retire it. I was hoping the recent JS upgrades they did would fix it, but no dice, I guess.

Hi Keith, yeah I tried running the spell and still the same result.&nbsp; Just a quick question - should I have expected a return result to show in the chat window showing that the script had executed?&nbsp; When I ran the macro, nothing returned in the chat (not that it needed to) and I saw no result in the Roll20 Sheet.

Rob C. said: Hi Keith, yeah I tried running the spell and still the same result.&nbsp; Just a quick question - should I have expected a return result to show in the chat window showing that the script had executed?&nbsp; When I ran the macro, nothing returned in the chat (not that it needed to) and I saw no result in the Roll20 Sheet. You can run the command with out the --mute and will displays an errors or issues. I did this within a test game and the sheet and it could not find ability for the selected character.&nbsp; I believe attribute is correct based on the sheet so I am not exactly sure why those with greater experience with this sheet might be able to tell you.&nbsp;

Thanks Mark.&nbsp; I appreciate you taking a look.&nbsp; I'll try it without the mute. Thanks for your help!