 Macro Express is the premier Windows macro utility. With Macro Express, you can record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros. Its powerful tools and robust features will make you more productive.
A macro is a series of written instructions or recorded keystrokes and mouse actions. With a single keystroke, play back these activities at a much faster speed than can be performed manually. Eliminate wasted time and the risk of error that typically occur when performing repetitive tasks.
A macro is a series of written instructions or recorded keystrokes and mouse actions. With a single keystroke, play back these actions at a much faster speed than can be performed manually. Eliminate wasted time and the risk of error that typically occur when performing repetitive tasks.
The program contains hundreds of commands to automate practically any function on the computer. These include keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks, launch programs, send email, window reposition and resize, variables, if then else logic, input boxes, questions, menus, ASCII delimited and text file processing, network connections, file manipulation, math calculations, waits, pauses, repeat loops and much more.
Macro Express provides several methods for building macros:
- Over two dozen Quick Wizards guide you through a series of questions and build the macro for you.
- Record keystrokes and mouse movements with the easy to use Capture process.
- Utilize the Scripting Editor or Direct Editor to write more powerful macros.
Macro Express does not require that you know a programming language or have any programming skills.
Macro Express and Macro Express Pro provide a number of methods for executing macros. These include the use of Hot Keys, Shortkeys, Scheduled Macros, Window Activation, Mouse Clicks, Popup/Floating Menus and others.
- A Hot Key is a set of keys pressed to initiate a macro. This includes pressing CTRL+ALT+R, F3, Shift+F12 or over 700 other combinations.
- A Shortkey is a small string of characters, such as abc, tr, or zzz. When a matching combination is typed, the text is erased and the assigned macro executes.
- A Scheduled Macro executes on a given time schedule.
- A Window Activated macro runs when a specific window gains focus (appears) on your computer.
- A Control Activated macro starts when a specific window control gains focus or is on top.
- Click on a specific area of the screen with the left, right or middle Mouse button to trigger a macro.
- A Popup Menu or Floating Menu contains a list or menu of defined macros. From the menu, click on the desired macro or press an associated number or letter to execute the macro.
- A macro can be activated through a Batch File or Command Line.
- Macros may also be activated through Windows API calls or Windows Explorer.
- Run a macro from the Macro Explorer by using the Run Macro Now option.
Macro Express Pro provides these additional options for starting a macro:
- The Directory Modification activation type looks for changes to files in a folder or to the folder.
- The Process Event activation method initiates a macro when a process first starts or when it closes.
- The System Event activation looks for changes to the system.
- Run a macro based on the contents of the clipboard.
- The TCP/IP activation monitors when an Internet or Network connection has been made or released.
Use the macro scope properties to define when a macro can play back or not. Assign macros to play back in all Windows programs (Global), in only one specific window (Window Specific) or program (Program Specific), or in every program except the one you define (Global Except).
Macro Express allows you to create multiple files of macros. When first installing the program, two macro files, samples.mex and macex.mex, are installed. The samples.mex file contains a number of sample macros that may be used for reference. The other file, macex.mex, is the default file that may be used for creating macros. Or create a new file for this purpose.
Macro Express Pro allows you to load two or more macro files for simultaneous use. For example, utilize one set of standardized macros developed and maintained by your company or department while employing a second macro file created specifically for individual usage.
Macro Express Pro has dozens of new features designed for the advanced macro user. Macro Express remains the choice for those with simpler needs. Compare Macro Express and Macro Express Pro before deciding which to buy.
Uses
Anything that you do repetitively on the keyboard or even a sequence that requires just a few steps could be performed with a macro to save you time. The possibilities are limitless.
- Want to Insert Today's Date into any document? How about yesterday's or tomorrow's date? Not a problem. Assign a date (today's, a week ago, etc.) available in dozens of formats to a macro.
- Would you like to automate your email responses? Create macros for standard greetings, E-Mail taglines, price quotes, customer support and so much more!
- Do you like Contests on the Web? Easily create a macro to fill out the form of your favorite contest and then have it press the submit button for you! Use a wizard to help you.
- Do you find yourself typing the same thing over and over? Create macros for your most commonly used text--names, addresses, web sites, letterhead, boilerplate for legal, medical, real estate and more.
- Launch Web Sites or initiate FTP transfers with the touch of a key! Download the latest version of a file.
- Launch a program with a macro. Or have the macro launch 4 programs at once. Or launch a program and start issuing commands directly to the program.
- AutoCad users will fall in love with Macro Express! Use 2 lettered ShortKeys to execute all your macros!
- Want to copy and paste multiple times between 2 programs? Macro Express can handle the job.
- Set up hot keys or functions keys to perform common functions in your programs
- Want to place symbols and special characters such as ® £ ‰ ¢ ™ in your documents with ease? Assign them to a macro.
- Want to place international characters and punctuation such as á ü ñ Ö ¿ into your documents with ease? Assign them to a macro.
- Would you like to do an email run, a backup or run any other program unattended? Schedule a macro to run your programs when you want them run.
- Would you like to shut down a given program (or sets of programs) with just one key? Macro Express can shut down programs or close a given window.
- Want to minimize or maximize the top most Window? Do so with just the press of a key. Or setup a macro to minimize or maximize any specific window.
- Need an easy way to clean up unwanted files? Macro Express macros can delete, copy and rename files.
- Do you need to repeat a process and save out a file with a different name each time? Program a macro to repeat your process as many times as you like. Include a "repeat counter" which can be used to create a unique file name.
- Do you have a need to resize or reposition windows on your computer? With a touch of a key, any number of Windows can be resized and positioned on the screen.
- Would you like to connect to a network drive by hitting a key? You can disconnect or toggle between connection and disconnection too. Avoid the Network Neighborhood.
- Would you like to select a default printer with a keystroke? Switch between color and non color printers or maintain printer preferences among multiple users.
- Would you like to change the display resolution with one key? Maintain multiple settings for laptop and desktop or check out your HTML in all resolutions.
- Hang up or dial-up your network connection by pressing a key.
- Adjust volume or mute the volume of your speakers when a phone call comes in. Do it with the touch of a key! Change balance, treble, bass and more.
- Pause your Audio CD to answer the phone. Tell your Audio CD to play, replay a favorite song, etc.
- Cascade, Tile or Minimize the Desktop with one key.
- Undock your computer from a docking station by pressing a hot key.
- Do you need to go directly to your startup folder? How about the Desktop, Fonts, My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Printers, User Documents or many other folders? A hot key can take you right there!
- Do you like to maintain multiple wallpapers? Use a hot key to place your favorite images as the wallpaper. Stretch, tile or position the image.
- Would you like to reboot or logoff with the touch of a key?
- Create macros as reminders to popup messages at the time intervals you desire.
- While browsing the web, copy something to the clipboard and with the press of a hot key send it via e-mail to a friend or a whole group of associates.
- Would you like to process the entire or partial contents of an ASCII Delimited Text File?
- Would you like to launch Control Panel Applets with the touch of a key? And also have control panel selections made for you?
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