EZ Macros FAQ

Installation & Startup

When I try to install EZ Macros, I get a message saying "Please be sure that EZ Macros(s) are closed before installing." I have not installed it before. What do I do?

You may have a folder or window open with the words "EZ Macros" in the title. Make sure that all folders, windows, and programs are closed before installing.

Also check the bottom right corner of your screen (system tray) next to the clock. If you see a small green diamond icon, that's EZ Macros running. Right-click on that icon and select EXIT to close the program, then try installing again.

EZ Macros doesn't come up when I start the computer. How do I fix this?

To enable automatic startup:

1. Open EZ Macros
2. Click the Options menu
3. Select Auto Start and Hide

Important: Make sure you don't have EZ Macros in your Windows Startup folder, as this can prevent Auto Start and Hide from working properly.

How do I keep from seeing the list of sample macros every time I start up?

To remove the sample macros and start with a clean slate:

1. Click File → New
2. Create a new macro file

This will replace the sample macros and allow you to use EZ Macros without interruption.

Creating Macros

How do I record a macro?

To record a new macro:

1. Click ADD to start creating a macro
2. Select the type of macro you want (remember mouse and keyboard events)
3. Click Next
4. Select "Press a hot key to launch a macro"
5. Click Next
6. Choose your hotkey combination
7. Click Next
8. Click Record
9. Perform the actions you want to automate using your keyboard and mouse
10. Press the Pause key on your keyboard to stop recording
11. Click Next
12. Type a description for your macro
13. Click Finish

How do I manually create a macro?

To create a macro manually without recording:

1. Click ADD to start creating a macro
2. Select the type of macro you want (remember mouse and keyboard events)
3. Click Next
4. Select "Press a hot key to launch a macro"
5. Click Next
6. Choose your hotkey combination
7. Click Next
8. Click Create/Edit
9. Type your macro steps manually
10. Click OK
11. Click Next
12. Type a description for your macro
13. Click Finish

Now click Activate Hotkeys and Hide, then run the macro using the hotkey you defined.

Editing & Advanced Features

EZ Macros goes crazy when I edit a macro that I just recorded. Help!

Editing a recorded macro can disrupt the embedded time code that controls the macro's timing and execution.

Best practices:

• If possible, re-record the macro instead of editing it
• If you know you'll need to edit a macro later, create it manually using the Create/Edit option instead of recording
• Manually created macros can be edited freely without affecting timing

How can I make one macro start another macro?

To chain macros together:

1. Create both macros you need
2. Edit the first macro by clicking Create/Edit
3. Click the "Call Macro" button
4. Select the second macro from the list
5. Click OK

Now when you run your first macro, it will automatically call and execute the second macro.