Retainer sorting w/ macros

[Cikala]

So, now that they have fixed the retainer sorting, I made a macro to sort my retainers. I seem to be having a problem getting it to execute however. When I open my retainer's inventory, my hotbars disappear which means I can not click on my macro. Pressing the hotkey for that hotbar slot does not seem to do anything either. How are we supposed to use the isort commands on our retainers, type it all out manually (13 lines!) every time? Or am I missing some setting that will allow me to execute my macro while I have my retainer's inventory open?

[Bixby]

I would try using everything but the execute line (/isort execute retainer) before summoning your retainer, then using that line once the retainer's inventory is open. All of the /isort category commands are just supposed to change the settings, which I wouldn't think would require the window to be open. Still not ideal, but if it does work, it's better than typing the whole thing manually.

[Greykemp]

I don't quite get it. How do I "using everything but the execute line (/isort execute retainer) before summoning your retainer."

[Rongway]

You can work around this by firing the macro directly from the macro editor, without putting it on a bar.
Once your retainer is summoned and inventory opened, type

/macros

Then right click your macro and "Execute".

[bardaboo]

What does this macro do?? It sounds helpful

[Rongway]

What does this macro do?? It sounds helpful

The itemsort (isort) command lets you invoke custom sort schemes for your various inventory containers. You can get a detailed explanation of the command next time you're in game by using the ? command.

/? isort

[Niwashi]

You can get a detailed explanation of the command next time you're in game by using the ? command.

or under the "Other" tab of this page:
Glossary of Text Commands