[5e Community] How do I use macros on the NPC Sheet Actions?

I'm trying to set up the attacks for a monster in the Actions section of the NPC Sheet, but I can't figure out how to make it roll the attack (which I assume it should do, right?). I've tried adding variations of "/roll d20" to both the "description" and "effect" fields and I get "There was an error with your formula. Please try again." I've also tried just "d20" and "roll d20" and I just get the text, no rolls. So is there a way to automatically roll the attacks and damage on the NPC Sheet, or do I have to use a Player Sheet to get that functionality?

I have zero experience with the Community sheet, and can only assume you have your reasons for using it. If you enter a name in the first Action section, then put this in Description: @{character_name} swings a halfbrick-in-sock! and this in Effects: Attack: [[1d20 + @{npc_dexterity_mod}]] Damage: [[1d12 + @{npc_dexterity_mod}]] You can then roll it with the Macro - Use button on the right. You can also call it from chat with: %{selected|npcaction1} Hopefully that will get you started. It doesn't look like any attacks are pre-filled from the Compendium. If you're using alot of monsters from published material you could save yourself a ton of data entry by using the R20 sheet.

That worked! Thank you so much! It doesn't look like any attacks are pre-filled from the Compendium. If you're using alot of monsters from published material you could save yourself a ton of data entry by using the R20 sheet. Indeed, they're not. I do have a few reasons not to use the R20 sheet, the main one being I simply can't afford the supplements on the store. In my country the minimum wage is equivalent to 210 dollars, so 30 dollars is way too much for me. I tried using the R20 sheet with just the SRD but ran into problems adding custom classes and backgrounds, so I went with the community version instead. Also, we don't play in English and use meters, not feet, so most of my players would prefer to write their sheet in our language anyway.

No problem - just thought I'd check since it could save you some time, all good reasons though :)