Recording and Executing Query Window Macros
To simplify repetitive tasks you can record macros containing multiple keystrokes, then play back these macros at any time in the Query Window.
To record a Query Window macro
1 Press Ctrl+M or click on the Query Window toolbar. For more information, see “Displaying the Query Window Toolbar” on page 64.
The toolbar button changes to the Stop Recording icon and a ‘Recording...’ message is displayed on the Status bar.
2 Enter the desired keystrokes, including text and shortcuts.
3 When finished, press Ctrl+M again, or click on the toolbar to halt recording.
The Get Macro Name window appears.
4 Enter the name you want to use for this macro and press OK.
To play back a Query Window macro
1 Click or press Ctrl+E to display the Keyboard Macros dialog.
2 Select the macro to play from the list of available macros.
3 (Optional) Enter the number of times you wish the macro to be played.
Note: The default is 1.
4 Click Play or press Enter.
To delete Query Window macros
1 Click or press Ctrl+E to display the Keyboard Macros dialog.
2 Select the macro(s) you wish to delete from the list of available macros.
3 Click Delete