Std DlgMacroRecord

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Std DlgMacroRecord

Menu location
Macro → Macro recording...
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Std MacroStopRecord

Description

The Std DlgMacroRecord command starts a macro recording session during which all user actions are stored in a FreeCAD macro file (.FCMacro). Such a file can later be replayed, executed, to repeat the recorded actions.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Std DlgMacroRecord button.
    • Select the Macro → Macro recording... option from the menu.
  2. The Macro recording dialog box opens.
  3. Enter a name for the macro in the Macro name input box.
  4. Optionally change the Macro path by pressing the ... button.
  5. The Stop button does not work at this time.
  6. Press the Record button to close the dialog box and start the recording session.
  7. To end the recording session do one of the following:
    • Press the Std MacroStopRecord button.
    • Select the Macro → Stop macro recording option from the menu.

Options

  • If the Macro recording dialog box is displayed: press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.

Notes

  • For more information see the Macros page.

Preferences

  • The macro path can also be changed in the preferences: Edit → Preferences... → General → Macro → Macro path. See Preferences Editor.

Properties

  • Todo.

Scripting

  • Todo.