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Macro_Groups [2019/03/09 19:59] peternlewis [Method of Activating] |
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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. | 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. | ||
+ | ===== Controlling When Macros are Active ===== | ||
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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Macro activation can be a challenging subject to master. For a full discussion, please see [[Macro_Activation|Macro Activation]]. | Macro activation can be a challenging subject to master. For a full discussion, please see [[Macro_Activation|Macro Activation]]. | ||
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+ | ===== Displaying a Palette ===== | ||
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+ | * Each Macro Group can be displayed as a palette. The macro group can be global to all applications, or specific to any subset of applications. It can be toggled on and off with a hot key (or a status menu selection or from the Global Macro Palette) or it can be displayed for a single action. Actions can hide or show the macro group palettes. | ||
+ | * For details on setup of Palettes, see **[[manual:Palettes|Palettes]]**. | ||
===== Macro Group UI ===== | ===== Macro Group UI ===== |