Resource: Sequence

Sequence is a powerful automation feature that allows users to string together multiple actions and execute them simultaneously or in a specific chain with a single trigger. Rather than being restricted to mapping a single action, such as launching an app or opening a drawer to a gesture or a button tap, sequences act as a macro builder. Through the launcher's settings, bundle diverse operations like:

• Opening multiple layout windows at once.
• Triggering device setting adjustments (like lowering brightness or changing volume levels).
• Launching a specific application.

… all under one unified command. It serves as a lightweight, built-in alternative to complex external automation tools, bridging the gap between static interface design and dynamic user interaction.

Integrating sequences into a setup design unlocks a new layer of efficiency and minimalism. For example, a dedicated “Bedtime” graphic button or swipe gesture can instantly lock the screen, set the media volume to zero, and open a blue-light-filtered e-reading app. Alternatively, power users often integrate sequences to fix or bypass complex layout behaviors, such as tying custom window-management actions together or seamlessly launching a specific app search-drawer layout. The primary benefits received are a cleaner, less cluttered interface and reduced friction in daily workflow. By automating repetitive multi-tap tasks into a single gesture or icon tap, sequences transform a Total Launcher setup from a merely aesthetic layout into a highly responsive, personalized dashboard that anticipates and adapts to immediate needs.

Manage sequences through the Launcher behavior options or when assigning a new action to an object.

• Add Sequence: - Create a new macro string by selecting the plus (+) icon.
• Add Action: - Select the specific Launcher command or task to include in the macro.
• Add Delay: - Insert a timing pause between actions.
• Rename: - Assign a unique identifier to the sequence to ensure clarity when assigning actions.
• Delete: - Remove a sequence by long-pressing the sequence name or selecting the delete icon.

Each sequence is comprised of individual action steps and timing delays. Calculate each delay duration in milliseconds (ms). Note: 1000 ms is equal to 1 second.

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of the Sequence Editor showing Action and Delay fields]

• Timing Reference Table:
  1. 100 ms: Immediate (Fastest feedback).
  2. 200 ms - 300 ms: Standard (Recommended for most UI actions).
  3. 500 ms: Focused (Visible pause).
  4. 1000 ms: Slow (Used for long delays).
• Simultaneous Execution (Parallel): - List multiple actions consecutively without adding a delay step to trigger them at the same time.
• Chaining Steps (One after another): - Insert a delay step between actions to stagger execution.
  1. Action: Launch App.
  2. Delay: 500 ms.
  3. Action: Close Window.

Sequences remain inactive until called by an action trigger.

• Manual Triggers: - Assign the Sequence action to a Tap, Long Press, or Swipe event in the object's action menu.
• Variable Triggers: - Sequences can be programmed to begin when a specific variable state is reached (e.g., via a Tasker command or shortcut integration).

• Example: App Launch with Auto-Cleanup
  1. Step 1: Action Launch App (Select preferred application).
  2. Step 2: Delay of 300 ms.
  3. Step 3: Action Close Window (Target background folder or window).
  4. Result: The application launches, and the originating window automatically closes, maintaining a clean layout upon return.

[Visual Placeholder: GIF of an app launching and window closing simultaneously]

To learn how to trigger the sequences created, proceed to the following section:

• Understanding Actions and Triggers