#[WotLK] Is it possible for WeakAura to trigger a macro for gear swap and pre-pot using DBM pull time

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Hello,

I am trying to build a WeakAura to handle a pre-pull optimization sequence and would like to clarify what is technically possible within the addon’s limitations.

Objective
Approximately 5 seconds before a boss pull, I want to:

  1. Equip a pre-proc equipment set (gloves with on-use effect)
  2. Use multiple consumables:
    • Engineering gloves (Hyperspeed Accelerators)
    • Potion (pre-pot)
    • Flame Cap
    • Other on-use items (e.g., Sulfuron, Scorpid)
  3. After confirming buffs are active, switch back to my main equipment set before combat starts

Desired Flow

  • DBM pull timer starts (e.g., /pull 10)
  • At around 5 seconds remaining:
    • Trigger a macro via WeakAura
    • Equip PREPROC set
    • Use all consumables
  • Once buffs are active:
    • Switch back to NORMAL set
  • Enter combat with all effects active

Questions

  • Is it possible for WeakAura to:

    • Trigger a macro automatically from a DBM event?
    • Execute RunMacroText() without a hardware input?

  • Can this be achieved using:

    • Custom Trigger + Actions (On Show)?
    • WeakAuras.ScanEvents + macro?

  • Has anyone implemented something similar involving:

    • Equipment set switching
    • Consumable usage
    • DBM pull timer integration?

Current Understanding
WeakAuras cannot perform protected actions (such as using items or equipping gear) without a hardware event. However, I have seen setups using:

  • Clickable WeakAura buttons (single-click macro execution)
  • DBM-based timing triggers

I am trying to understand the closest viable implementation to this workflow.

Ideal Outcome

  • Fully automated execution via DBM (if possible)
    OR
  • A WeakAura prompt at the correct timing requiring a single click to execute everything

Any examples, Wago links, or clarification on limitations would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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