You can rename, copy,
modify, and delete an action macro with the Action Macro Manager
or from the Action tree.
Modification and management of action macro file
can be handled through the Action Macro Manager and the Action tree.
Manage Files with the Action
Tree
The Action tree is displayed
when the Action Recorder panel is expanded. The following options
are available when you right-click the Action Macro in the Action
tree.
- Rename. Renames
the command and file name of the action macro.
- Delete. Removes
the action macro file from the Action Macro list and places the
file in the Windows Recycle Bin.
- Copy. Creates
a duplicate copy of the action macro; you specify a new command
and file name for the action macro.
- Properties. Changes
the command name and playback settings for the action macro.
Action nodes that represent
commands can be deleted and value nodes can be edited. Action nodes
in an action macro are modified through the Action tree, which is
displayed when the Action Recorder panel is expanded. The following
modify options are available when you right-click an action node in
the Action tree:
- Delete. Removes
an action node from the current action macro.
- Edit. Replaces
the current value with a new value.
Manage Action Macro Files
The Action Macro
Manager dialog box performs basic file
management functionalities for your action macro (ACTM) files. You
can modify, rename, delete, and create multiple copies of an action macro
file.
TipYou can select and
delete a single or multiple copies of action macro files.
Show Me: Manage Action Macros
To rename an action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab
Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro you want to rename.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action tree, right-click the top
node and click Rename.
- In the Action Macro dialog box, in the
Action Macro Command Name text box, enter a different name.
- Click OK.
To delete a previously
recorded action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro you want to delete.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action Tree, right-click the top
node and click Delete.
- In the Action Macro - Confirm Deletion
dialog box, click Delete.
NoteWhen you delete an
action macro, the file that the action macro was stored in is also
moved to the Windows Recycle Bin until deleted. If you might need
the file later, move the file from the Actions folder
to a different folder.
To copy an action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro you want to copy.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action tree, right-click the top
node and click Copy.
- In the Action Macro dialog box, in the
Action Macro Command Name text box, enter a different name and optionally
do the following:
- Enter a description for the action macro
in the Description text box.
- Under Restore Pre-playback View, select
When Pausing For User Input to restore the view prior to the playback
of the action macro.
- Under Restore Pre-playback View, select
Once Playback Finishes to restore the view prior to the playback
of the action macro.
- Select Check for Inconsistencies when
Playback Begins to have the Action Recorder validate the action
macro before playback.
- Click OK.
To change the properties
of an action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro for which you want to change properties.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action tree, right-click the top
node and click Properties.
- In the Action Macro dialog box, change
the properties of the action macro by doing the following:
- Enter a command name for the action macro
in the Action Macro Command Name text box.
- Enter a description for the action macro
in the Description text box.
- Under Restore Pre-playback View, select
When Pausinf ForUser Input to restore the view prior to the playback
of the action macro.
- Under Restore Pre-playback View, select
Once Playback Finishes to restore the view prior to the playback
of the action macro.
- Select Check for Inconsistencies when
Playback Begins to have the Action Recorder validate the action
macro before playback.
- Click OK.
To delete an action from
an action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro from which you want to delete an action.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action tree, right-click an action
node and click Delete.
- In the Action Macro - Confirm Deletion
of Item dialog box, click Delete.
NoteYou cannot delete
an action while recording an action macro.
To edit a value node in
an action macro
- On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
- In the Action Macro list, select the
action macro in which you want to edit a value node.
- Expand the Action Recorder panel.
- In the Action tree, right-click a value
node and click Edit.
- Enter the new value and press ENTER.
Commands
