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[D&D 4e] Powers ignoring template macro

Hi, I'm a pretty new DM and about to start my second 4e session. I got introduced to the template macro that makes the power cards show up in the chat, which have been super useful. However, I'm trying to repurpose them for some monsters and they're being ignored. The template is still working on characters already created, but when I try to use the same macro in a new character page it just comes up with "GM uses power name" and rolls the default attack, ignoring the body of the macro. here is an example of the macro that works for a PC but won't show up with a monster : &{template:dnd4epower} {{atwill=1}} {{name=Grasping Claws}} {{class=Druid}} {{type=At-Will◆ }} {{keywords=Beast Form, Implement, Primal }} {{action=Standard ◆ }} {{range=Melee touch}} {{target=One creature }} {{attack=[[ 1d20 + [[@{power-1-attack}]] +?{Attackbonus | 0} ]] vs **Reflex** }} {{damage= [[ 1d8 + (1*@{power-1-weapon-num-dice})d@{power-1-damage} + ?{Damagebonus|0}]] Damage, and the target is slowed until the end of Presphyra's next turn.}} Is there a part of the character sheet I need to fill in to make the template work properly? I'm not super tech savvy and am probably missing somthing blindingly ombious. thanks.
Have I not explained my problem very well? I'm kind of worried I might have to roll everything manually in my session and would like a bit of help if possible. I can try to better explain my problem if that is the issue.
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Hello Wooderon. You have to enter the Macro into the Power for which you are calling it from. For the Power #1 I took a screen shot of the base macro that it starts with and then input the macro formula you had above. Using the roll button it worked as intended for me. Input Macro Formula for Roll Template in Red Area: If this doesnt help you out, let me know and I can try to further assist you.