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====== Macro Groups ====== | ====== Macro Groups ====== | ||
- | Keyboard Maestro organizes your macros into //Macro Groups// which are like folders of macros. Each Macro Group contains a number of macros. | + | Keyboard Maestro organizes your [[manual:Macros|Macros]] into //Macro Groups// which are like folders of macros. Each Macro Group can contain zero or more [[manual:Macros|Macros]]. Subfolders are not allowed. |
The **most important function** of Macro Groups is to **control when the contained macros are active.** | The **most important function** of Macro Groups is to **control when the contained macros are active.** | ||
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+ | In order to run (execute) a macro: | ||
+ | * One of its [[Triggers|Triggers]] must be invoked | ||
+ | * It can only be triggered if it is active | ||
+ | * It can only be active if it meets all of the activation criteria, including being enabled | ||
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+ | Macro activation can be a challenging subject to master. For a full discussion, please see [[Macro_Activation|Macro Activation]]. | ||
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+ | ===== Macro Group UI ===== | ||
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+ | You create, edit, and manage //Macro Groups// in the Keyboard Maestro Editor. | ||
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+ | Controls are available at the bottom of the //Macro Groups// Panel, in the //File// menu, and via keyboard shortcuts. | ||
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===== Setup Criteria (Basic) ===== | ===== Setup Criteria (Basic) ===== | ||
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==== Active When Applications Are Active ==== | ==== Active When Applications Are Active ==== | ||
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* If you want to use several macros in succession, configure the Macro Group to be **Activated/deactivated** or to **Show/hide a palette**. | * If you want to use several macros in succession, configure the Macro Group to be **Activated/deactivated** or to **Show/hide a palette**. | ||
* If you want to have a global palette of related macros, configure the Macro Group to **Show a palette**. | * If you want to have a global palette of related macros, configure the Macro Group to **Show a palette**. | ||
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+ | For more details see the [[#Setup_Criteria_Advanced|Advanced Setup]] at the bottom of this page. | ||
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