I'm trying to define a program editor macro, but each time, I get the message shown below that no commands were recorded for the macro. As a sample, I have tried selecting Program->Editor Macros->Record New and then 1) selecting the Save command on the program tab or 2) highlighting a block of text, and then selecting Program->Editor Macros->Record New Stop Recording, and several other command series. But I always get the message below. I am able to successfully modify Editor Options such as tabs etc. Am I doing something wrong? Is some file or folder set to read-only and is preventing the commands from being stored?
Hi @DDutton,
Not all operations can be executed (thus recorded) as commands in a macro. The two operations you provided (saving and selection via *mouse*) are examples.
You can see a full list of the commands supported in a macro by clicking Program > Editor Macros > Macros, then click the Create button.
You'll notice there are quite a few selection commands (a whole category). If you perform selections via the keyboard rather than the mouse while recording a macro, they will be recorded and can be replayed in a macro.
Casey
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