To Modify Object Selection during the Playback of an Action Macro

The method used to select objects during the playback of an action macro can be changed to prompt for objects, use the objects selected before playback begins, or to use the objects created during playback.

An Object Selection node is created in response to selecting one or more objects at a Select Objects prompt while recording an action macro. When modifying an action macro, you can change the object selection method of an Object Selection node to use during playback.

Use one of the following options to alter the behavior of an Object Selection node:

• Use Macro-Created Object Selection. Selects all the objects that have been created since the start of the action macro.
• Use Pick First. Uses the objects selected prior to the start of the action macro.
• Pause for User Input. Prompts for a new selection set.

Display the Action Recorder and Set the Working Action Macro

1. On the ribbon, click Manage tab Action Recorder panel.
2. Click the down arrow next to the Action Macro list.
3. In the Action Macro list, select the action macro you want to manage or modify.

Toggle the Use of Macro-created Object Selection During Playback

1. Expand the Action Recorder panel.
2. In the Action tree, right-click the Selection Results node and click Macro-created Object Selection.

Use Pick-First Selection During Playback

1. Expand the Action Recorder panel.
2. In the Action tree, right-click the Selection Results node and click Use Pick First Set.

Prompt for Selection During Playback

1. Expand the Action Recorder panel.
2. In the Action tree, right-click the Selection Results node and click Pause for User Input.