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EZ Macros User Manual

Edit Macros

Use the editor to fine-tune macro steps and insert advanced commands.

The Edit Macro window is where you fine-tune a macro.

What the Editor Shows

  • a large macro-data area
  • a command list on the right
  • on-screen buttons for special keys and modifiers
  • OK and Cancel

Special Key Buttons

The editor includes quick buttons for common special keys such as:

  • Escape
  • F1 through F12
  • PrtSc
  • Scroll Lk
  • Pause
  • Backspace
  • Tab
  • Enter
  • Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, Page Dn
  • arrow keys
  • Shift Down, Shift Up
  • Control Down, Control Up
  • Alt Down, Alt Up
  • Space

Command List

The command list is the fastest way to insert non-typing actions. Double-click the command you want.

Available commands include:

  • Insert Recording
  • Append Recording
  • Insert Comment
  • Activate Window
  • Insert Sound
  • Include File
  • Insert Delay
  • Insert Date/Time
  • Insert Pause
  • Insert Clipboard
  • Close Window
  • Call Macro
  • Call DLL
  • Reboot
  • Copy/Ren/Del File
  • Send Email
  • Get Email
  • Enter Data
  • Mouse Clicks

See Editor Command Reference for each one.

Color Coding

The editor can color different parts of your macro so it is easier to read.

  • special keys
  • event commands
  • comments
  • typed text
  • background

You can change those colors in File > Preferences > Colors.

Typical Editing Workflow

  1. Select a macro in the main list.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Insert, remove, or change the steps you want.
  4. Use comments and delays where needed.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Test the macro from the main window.

Good Reasons to Edit by Hand

  • a recording ran too fast
  • you need a delay or pause
  • you want to reuse another macro
  • you want to call a DLL or file action
  • you want to make the macro easier to read later