Using Macros

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In order to run one of the available macros for the current connection, select it from the scroll-down list of the 'Run Macro' button in the toolbar.

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope Run Play Macro

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope Note

 

Once pressed, this button will be replaced by the 'Stop Macro Playback' button.

 

The keystroke sequence contained in the macro will be automatically reproduced within the active screen. Keep in mind that macros can only be triggered within the connection they where created.

If you would like to stop the macro reproduction before it finishes, press the 'Stop Macro Playback' button

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope Stop Macro Reproduction

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope Note

 

Once pressed, this button will be replaced by the 'Run Macro' button.

 

Otherwise when the macro reproduction finishes, the 'Stop Macro Playback' button will be replaced by the 'Run Macro' button automatically.

 

 

 

Editing a Macro

 

On most of the cases you can create, manage and use macros directly following the instructions above. On ocassion, however, you might want to edit the code inside the macro. For that matter we have devoted an exclusive z/Scope section. Learn all about the advanced configuration in the following topic:

 

Macros Settings