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You may use any of the following to import the macro file (`.kmmacros`): | You may use any of the following to import the macro file (`.kmmacros`): | ||
* Double-click on the macro file in the Mac Finder. | * Double-click on the macro file in the Mac Finder. | ||
- | * In the Keyboard Maestro app, goto _File > Import Macros Safe..._ and select the macro file. | + | * In the Keyboard Maestro app, goto _File > Import Macros Safely..._ and select the macro file. |
* In some browsers, click on the downloaded file icon at the bottom of the browser window. | * In some browsers, click on the downloaded file icon at the bottom of the browser window. | ||
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==== Import Macros Safely ==== | ==== Import Macros Safely ==== | ||
- | (!) You should be aware that the macros will be imported in the same state, triggers, and macro group that they were saved in. By default, macros are imported disabled unless you hold the Option key down. Importing them disabled is important, because otherwise **this could result in the imported Macro being triggered (executed) as soon as it is imported.** If you are at all uncertain about the source of the macros, ensure you import the macros disabled or choose the [[Menus#Import_Macros_Safe|File ➤ Import Macros Safe menu]]. | + | (!) You should be aware that the macros will be imported in the same state, triggers, and macro group that they were saved in. By default, macros are imported disabled unless you hold the Option key down. Importing them disabled is important, because otherwise **this could result in the imported Macro being triggered (executed) as soon as it is imported.** If you are at all uncertain about the source of the macros, ensure you import the macros disabled or choose the [[Menus#Import_Macros_Safely|File ➤ Import Macros Safely menu]]. |
See also the [[Macro Groups]], [[Macro Actions]], [[Macro Triggers]], [[:Macro_Activation]], [[Macro Examples]], [[Macro Library]] and [[Recording]] sections. | See also the [[Macro Groups]], [[Macro Actions]], [[Macro Triggers]], [[:Macro_Activation]], [[Macro Examples]], [[Macro Library]] and [[Recording]] sections. |