System Macros

 

Macro Express defines several system macros for a variety of program functions. The macros are stored in a System Macro file and are available with any macro file currently open. Each of the system macros is described below.

 

Reassigning a System Macro hot key

The system macros are assigned to hot keys but may be renamed at any time to something that is easier to remember. To rename a system macro, expand the System Macros category right mouse click on the macro. Left click on Properties from the menu to open the System Macro window as shown below. Click on the Change button and select another hot key combination. The new hot key will display in the Activations column of the Macro Express Pro - Explorer window.

 

 

Macro Express Explorer > Open System Macros Category > Double Click on System Macro

 

 

Descriptions of the available system macros
 

System Macro

Default Hot Key

Description

Terminate Macro Express

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+V

Terminates Macro Express, Editor and Player

Run Macro Express Editor

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+W

Activates the Macro Express - Explorer window. It brings the Explorer program to the forefront from it's hidden or minimized state.

Start/Stop Capture

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+X

Starts capturing keystrokes or mouse movements for a new macro. When finished capturing, press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+X again to stop recording.

Resume Pause

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Y

If a macro contains a Pause command press the Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Y hot key to resume the macro and close the Pause window.

Menu of Macros for Topmost Window

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Z

Opens a popup menu listing all Window Specific or Program Specific macros that pertain to the window that is active when the hot key is pressed.

 

For example, press the hotkey while notepad is the active window and all Window or Program Specific macros set to notepad will be displayed in the menu.

 

Optionally choose to display any macros that are set to Global Except that do not exclude the active window. Or choose to display all global macros.

 

Select to display the icons associated with the macros, the name of each macro in the menu, or the first part of a macro script.

Suspend / Resume Macro Express

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+U

Toggles between suspending Macro Express and resuming its active status. No macros will play back while Macro Express is suspended.

 

The icon in the notification area is changed to a grey icon when Macro Express is suspended.

Capture a Temporary Macro

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T

This is a quick way to capture a macro for testing purposes. No assigning of hotkeys or checking settings is required. The macro is saved temporarily for playback.

Play the Captured Temporary Macro

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S

Starts the play back of the temporary macro created.