Creating a Macro From Scratch

You can create a macro from scratch.

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Editing a Macro
  1. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Macros....
  2. In the Macros dialog box, to set the current macro library for storing the macro , do either of the following:
    • From the Current macro library of document list, select where the macro is stored.
    • Click Macro libraries... and select or create another macro library.
  3. Optional: From the Macro libraries dialog box, add another macro library:
    1. From the Library type list, select one of the library types available.

      Note: If you select PLM VSTA projects, you will be prompted to select the macro language (C# or VB.Net).

    2. Set the current macro library for storing the macro:
    • From the Current libraries list, select a macro library.
    • To search for and select a macro library, click Add existing library.
    • To create a macro directory or library, click Create new library.

      A default macro library title is provided in the Title field but you can enter a new title.

  4. In the Macros dialog box, click Create..., select the type of macro to create and name it.
  5. In the Create a new macro dialog box, select the macro language and click OK.

    A default name is provided in the Name field but you can enter a new macro name.

The macro is created, you can now edit it.