Macro Menu

Macros work like a tape recorder. However, instead of recording sounds, macros record your keystrokes and mouse actions.

When you play a macro, the program automatically repeats the recorded keystrokes in the same order in which you recorded them. Macros save effort and time. You can use macros to perform any complicated or repetitive task quickly.

Select Tools from the top menu bar and then select Macros to display the Macro menu or press F11.

Or, to display the Macro menu quickly, press Shift+F1.

You can record up to 1000 events in a macro. Each event is a keystroke or mouse movement.

*** When working with macros it is advisable that you have a recent backup of your database, as a safety precaution. ***

After you have recorded a macro, you can save it to a disk file to be retrieved and run at another time.

Batch processes tax the system heavily, simulating the actions of one hundred users at a time! For fastest batch operations, use single user mode.

For details instruction, please refer to the Help topic How To Use Macros for more information.

Restricting Access Rights

Access to the Macro Menu can be completely restricted by assigning rights to the appropriate menu item, that is 304011 Tools:Macros.

By disabling the Macro Menu, all the alternate access points will be disabled as well. The alternate access points for the Macro Menu are F11, F12, SHIFT+F1, and SHIFT+F2.

When access is denied, the standard access rights dialog will appear and reveal the ID of the appropriate menu item.

Help

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