Script Filter and Argument Required

[tonio]

When I've set "Argument Required" on my script filter, I notice that the options list isn't populated until I start typing an argument.  With "Argument Optional", it's populated as soon as I type the keyword.  Is there any way to force the list to be populated with "Argument Required"?  I'd like to show the user a list of possible arguments to pick from, without requiring them to "guess".  Or, alternatively (and possibly better), have there be a default argument when none is selected.

[Tyler Eich]

When I've set "Argument Required" on my script filter, I notice that the options list isn't populated until I start typing an argument.  With "Argument Optional", it's populated as soon as I type the keyword.  Is there any way to force the list to be populated with "Argument Required"?  I'd like to show the user a list of possible arguments to pick from, without requiring them to "guess".  Or, alternatively (and possibly better), have there be a default argument when none is selected.

I think http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/96-understanding-argument-types-in-keywords-and-script-filters/ will help you. It explains the behavior of each input method.

Cheers

[tonio]

I think http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/96-understanding-argument-types-in-keywords-and-script-filters/ will help you. It explains the behavior of each input method.

Cheers

 

It does, and it confirms my fear... the script won't run if the argument is required until you start typing an argument.

Is this behavior set in stone?  It seems kind of arbitrary to me... in fact, it would make more sense the other way around: if the argument is required, present the options; if it's not, don't present any options unless and until the user starts typing one (since it's entirely valid not to enter an option).