====== Creating Connexion Macros ======

There are two ways to create your own personal macros in Connexion - via Edit and via Record.  Edit requires you to know the macro code or at least have a copy of the desired code; Record allows to 'record' the macro as you type in Connexion.

**Using Edit**

  * Open Connexion
  * Go to Tools -> Macros -> Manage
  * Highlight the Cataloging directory in the left hand column. If you do not have this directory, contact Systems and ask them to add it. 
  * Click on New Macro
  * Enter description of macro in pop-up box (i.e., Enters 910 field)
  * Look for highlighted 'New Macro' in white box in left hand column. Give it a name. (i.e., 910_field). Do not use spaces.
  * Click on Edit. This will pop up a new window.
  * Enter code between Sub Main and End Sub (see R:Connexion Macros for a few we have available). The code is space-sensitive so it may take a few trials and errors to get it right.
  * Save.



**Using Record**

  * Open Connexion
  * Open a generic workform
  * Position your cursor where you want the macro to begin - i.e., Field number block, field text block 
  * Go to Tools -> Macros -> Manage
  * Click on Record
  * Input a name for and a description of the macro
  * Begin typing the macro information. When done ..
  * Click on the red-square Stop button (upper left corner of Connexion)

**Setting a Macro Key**

  * Go back to Tools -> Keymaps
  * Highlight your macro in the left-hand column
  * Select the function key/combo you want. Press key(s).
  * Click on Assign
  * Test! 


Created by Kay Dion - November 2016

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