Custom commands to define a series of actions that should be taken when the custom command is used. You can also determine how the command should appear when added to a user interface.

When creating a custom command, you need to give the command a unique name, element ID, and macro. Once the basic properties of a command have been defined, you can assign values to additional properties that determine the content for the command’s tooltip, an image, and search tags. For more information about creating custom commands, see Customize Commands.

Set the working CUIx file		Determine which CUIx file to add to the custom command.
Add the new command		Create a new command in a CUIx file.
Define the macro		Define the series of actions that should be executed when the command is used from the user interface.
Control how the command and its name is displayed		Define the label for the command.
Assign search tags		Optional: Assign search tags to the command for use with the Search field on the application menu.
Assign a tooltip		Optional: Assign tooltip text to the command, which is used when it is added to a ribbon panel or toolbar.
Associate an extended tooltip		Optional: Assign extended help to the command which, is used for the extended tooltip of a command.
Assign an image		Optional: Assign an image to the command. A standard or custom image can be assigned.
Define a status line help message		Optional: Assign status line text to the command which, is used when it is added to a pull-down menu.