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Can a macro access a token GM Notes?

I have created some simple attack and damage macros for my game but i really hate inputting all the information by hand, it is easier to type out the roll stuff by hand and just press the up button in chat sometime. I do not want to create full character sheets for each one of my monsters it just takes to long to fill out all the information. My question is can i make a macro that can access the GM notes on a token to fill in specific values. I am hoping to be able to select the appropriate token and press my macro "melee attack 1" and have the macro find a specified value and then roll the dice and modifier indicated. Or is there an easier way to do that that i may not know of?
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The Aaron
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Macros can only access the bars current and max value, the token's name and the token's ID (and the token's turn in a strange and limited fashion). Can you give some more examples of what you want to pull?  
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Sure, an example would like a troll token. in a quickest/simplest way for the pathfinder system i would like to be able to just select a tocket and press the Attack button or damage button and have it roll that creatures specific attack " Melee bite +8 (1d8+5), 2 claws +8 (1d6+5)" Currently my attack macro requires i put in the attack modifier and critical chance every time i press it for every token, this is a bit time consuming. I dont mind filling out a little information for the tokens before the game but the NPC sheets are a but to much to fill out. if at all possible i would just like to copy some info from d20pfsrd onto a handout like sheet and reference my macros into it some how to pull attack modifier and damage.. I am hoping i wont have to build all my NPC/Monsters in herolab and import them into a character sheet.
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Scott C.
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Compendium Curator
Hi Dredok, While I don't have an immediate fix for you. I have been working on a  Pathfinder Companion Script with the help of Vince and Chris. One of the big features of the companion script is an automated statblock importer that will handle d20pfsrd or prd formatted statblocks. We are hoping to release it in the next few weeks. Scott
That could really help thanks.
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vÍnce
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Have you tried drag/drop from the compendium bestiary to the NPC and Monster Parse section?  The attacks as well as everything else from the stat block are automatically filled in for you.  You will still need to link a token, but it save A LOT of time. from the P athfinder sheet guide on the wiki: Q: How do I use the compendium to drag and drop monster/npc's? Pathfinder: Monster statblock input section A : You can access the Monster/NPC parse feature by using the ⛭ Settings button(located at the top of the sheet, between the logo and character name) and ensure that Pages: "Is NPC" is enabled. Close Settings and open the NPC tab/page. The parse feature is near the top of the NPC page. Expand/Open the "Monster statblock input section". Drag and drop a monster's name from the compendium bestiary from the sidebar. After the statblock has been input, you can review values and make adjustments if needed(normally only necessary if you experience any issues after attempting an import). See animated demo. Once you are satisfied with the values, use the "Parse" button to migrate the statblock to the Pathfinder sheet. ( note: the parsing process can take some time depending on the complexity of the statblock. If you attempt to drag/drop from the compendium over the top of a previous import, duplication of values will result and cause issues. Only parse once.)
I have can find the monsters in the compendium bestiary but i have no idea what the what/where the NPC and Monster Parse section is. im checking now but if you could let me know where to loo that could really help
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vÍnce
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Updated my post above.  ;-)
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Scott C.
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Take a look at the animated demo gif linked to in Vince's reply. Vince got to it first :)
I did not even know we had something like that, Thanks. Now i just need to figure out how to tie its attack to a token action. ill try and figure that one out my self, thanks again.
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vÍnce
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Dredok said: I did not even know we had something like that, Thanks. Now i just need to figure out how to tie its attack to a token action. ill try and figure that one out my self, thanks again. Yep.  You can drag/drop all kinds of things from the pathfinder compendium to the pathfinder sheet if the GM has compendium integration enabled. We added a little hint on the sheet for areas that have the drag/drop ability (most of the repeating sections). Also, you can drag/drop any button, including menu buttons to the macro-quickbar.  You can also create a macro and just include a button's name.  ;-)
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Matt
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The Aaron said: Macros can only access the bars current and max value, the token's name and the token's ID (and the token's turn in a strange and limited fashion). Can you give some more examples of what you want to pull?   I know this is old as heck, but if your token is linked to a sheet, macros can also access attributes on said sheet. e.g. a macro that simply said @{target|AC} would allow you to click on a token and find the value of the AC for the linked sheet. Yes, I know this does not help you resolve the issue, but just a friendly reminder for comprehensiveness :-)