Recording Aliases and Macros

 

One very cool feature the client presents to you is the ability to record aliases and macros on the fly.  This is done using the recording tool located on the Toolbar.

 

All aliases and macros can be recorded, or set to copy every command you enter for a period of time.  After you have recorded a macro or alias, you can edit it using the alias/macro screens or use it as is.  This makes the creation of traveling aliases quite easy, as well as automating the process of creating complex but often-repeated command sets you can attach to aliases and macros (which can, if you wish, subsequently be attached to events).

 

In order to use the recording feature for an alias, you must first create an empty alias (Ctrl+A, Alt+W, enter alias name, press Enter, then Alt+C to close the alias menu).  Macros, because they are already pre-created in the client, already exist.  Next, select the alias name or macro you wish to record from the tool bar in the upper right corner; the red "A" button is for aliases, and the yellow "M" is for macros.  The pull down menu makes it very easy to select from the aliases you have defined, as well as the macros.

 

After that, it's a simple matter of clicking on the asterisk to initiate recording, or using Ctrl+R or selecting record from the actions menu.  The red light will begin to blink, indicating that recording is active.  From this point forward, all commands that you enter, with the notable exception of quickchars, will be recorded into the alias or macro.  Turn off recording using another click on the asterisk or Ctrl+R.  You’re then all set to use your new alias or macro.

 

Record Tool Elements

 

Alias/Macros Toggle Buttons

These buttons let you select what you are going to record, either an alias or a macro.  When one is pressed, the Alias/Macro Selection box will be populated with the appropriate values (either aliases or macros).

 

Alias/Macro Selection Box

This box will contain either all defined aliases or all available macros, depending on which of the toggle buttons is pressed.  Once you have decided which alias/macro to record, simply choose it from the box.

 

Record Button

Pressing this button will start or stop the recording of a macro.  If you start recording an alias or  macro that contains commands, you will be asked if you wish to overwrite it first.

 

Recording Light

This small red light will flash while an alias or macro is being recorded.

 

Data Light

This small green light will flash momentarily whenever a command is recorded into the selected alias/macro.