Chapter 1-2: Getting Started

Defining Keystroke Macros

As you become a more experienced APPX designer, you may find that you often perform the same tasks that require the same sequence of keystrokes every time you need to perform them. This applies to the ILF editor (writing procedural code), the Image Editor (painting screen and report images) and any other task that is performed by executing a specific sequence of keystrokes. With APPX’s Keystroke Macro feature, you can “program” these keystrokes into an option number you select then execute the series of keystrokes anytime just by selecting the option you defined. APPX “remembers” this option and the macro associated with it so it is available for use every time you log in.

To define a macro, begin by pressing the ctrl and r keys simultaneously (the R stands for remember). When you see a message at the bottom of your screen that tells you to Define Option, select the option number you want to assign to the series of keystrokes that you will program into the macro. To assign option 77 to the macro, for example, you’ll press option, option, 7, 7). The option key is defined by your System Administrator.

After assigning an option number to the macro, a new message will tell you to Define macro. Now you simply execute your task and APPX will record all of the keystrokes you make. When you are finished, press the ctrl and r keys again to let APPX know your key sequence is complete. Then any time you want to execute those same keystrokes, just select option 77 and the keystrokes will be played back.

APPX Application Design Manual (01/13/03)

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