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action:Record_Quick_Macro [2016/06/23 04:50] peternlewis |
action:Record_Quick_Macro [2016/09/14 13:49] JMichaelTX [Cautions] Add note about changing macros |
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-Because you cannot see or edit the recorded actions, it is best to keep them very simple. | -Because you cannot see or edit the recorded actions, it is best to keep them very simple. | ||
-A good rule of thumb would be not to touch the mouse, just use the keyboard. | -A good rule of thumb would be not to touch the mouse, just use the keyboard. | ||
+ | -Quick Recording stops if you change your macros. So if you try to use Quick Recording while editing a macro, as soon as you change your macro (and a short time later when it is saved) the quick recording will be terminated. | ||
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+ | Enabling key repeat will repeat the playback of the recorded macro while you hold the hot key down. | ||
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+ | You can also trigger the macro from the Global Macro Platte or the Status Menu if desired. | ||
Keyboard Maestro automatically includes an implicit Semaphore at the start of the recorded macro so that you can trigger the resulting macro quickly multiple times and it will execute sequentially. | Keyboard Maestro automatically includes an implicit Semaphore at the start of the recorded macro so that you can trigger the resulting macro quickly multiple times and it will execute sequentially. |