To Work with the Action Recorder

Start, stop, or cancel macro recording; copy existing macros; and change the location where macros are saved.

Start Recording an Action Macro

1. Click Manage tab Action Recorder panel Record.
2. Use the commands and provide the input that is needed to complete the task that you want to automate.

Stop Recording an Action Macro

1. Click Manage tab Action Recorder panel Stop.
2. In the Action Macro dialog box, Action Macro Command Name box, enter a name for the action macro.
3. Optionally, do the following:
   • In the Description box, enter a description for the action macro.
   • Under Restore Pre-playback View, select When Pausing for User Input to restore the view prior to the playback of the action macro.
   • Under Restore Pre-playback View, select Once Playback Finishes to restore the view prior to the playback of the action macro.
   • Select Check for Inconsistencies when Playback Begins to have the Action Recorder validate the action macro before playback.

Tip: To cancel an Action Macro recording, click Stop and, in the dialog box, click Cancel.

Copy an Action Macro to Create a new Action Macro

1. Click Manage tab Action Recorder panel Manage Action Macros.
2. In the Action Macro Manager, Action Macros list, select the action macro you want to copy. Click Copy.
3. In the Action Macro dialog box, Action Macro Command Name box, enter a name for the new action macro.
4. Optionally, do the following:
   • In the Description box, enter a description for the action macro.
   • Under Restore Pre-playback View, select When Pausing for User Input to restore the view prior to the playback of the action macro.
   • Under Restore Pre-playback View, select Once Playback Finishes to restore the view prior to the playback of the action macro.
   • Select Check for Inconsistencies when Playback Begins to have the Action Recorder validate the action macro before playback.

Change the Action Macro Save Location

1. Click the Application menu Options.
2. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) next to Action Recorder Settings.
3. Click the plus sign (+) next to Actions Recording File Locations and select the path that is displayed.
4. Click Browse.
5. In the Browse for Folder dialog box, select a folder. Click OK.
6. Click Apply.