Recording, Editing, and Running Macros

Using the Macro Recorder, you can record keystrokes, mouse actions, and other session events. You can also record a macro at startup to include operations that occur prior to a connection. Using the Macro Editor, you can edit the macro and enhance functionality, such as adding timeouts and delays to accommodate slower connections.

Tip:  Using Hummingbird Macro Basic Workbench, a Microsoft VBA-compatible Basic interpreter and compiler, you can write a macro using the Basic Script tool.

To record a macro:

1. On the Tools menu, point to Macro and click Start Recording.
2. Perform the steps that you want to record.
3. On the Tools menu, point to Macro and click Stop Recording. The Save Recorded Macro File dialog box opens.
4. Type a file name for the macro and click Save.

To edit a macro:

1. On the Tools menu, point to Macro and click Edit. Hummingbird Basic Workbench opens.
2. On the File menu, click Open.
3. Select the macro that you want to edit.
4. Make the necessary changes.
5. On the File menu, click Save and close the editor.

   Note:

   You can also launch Hummingbird Basic Workbench on the Windows Start menu. This utility is located in the Hummingbird/Accessories program group.

To run a macro:

1. In the host session window, point to Macro on the Tools menu and click Run. The Browse Macro Files dialog box opens.
2. Select a macro file and click Open. The selected macro runs.

   Note:

   You can automatically run a macro when you launch HostExplorer.

Related Topics

Connection Folder—Other Category

Running Quick-Keys, Quick Scripts, or Macros at Startup