Session Macros; Recording Macros - NewTek 3Play 3P1 User Manual

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The System Commands folder includes commands identical to those actually called by the user interface
and Control Surface to operate your 3Play – specifically those commands which have default shortcut
keystrokes assigned to them. Expand this entry by clicking the triangle at left to see these items.
Hint: Notice that keystroke shortcuts for macro entries are shown at right. The small stars also appearing
at right in Figure 172 identify items selected as 'favorites'. Starred items are listed in the main Macros
menu (Figure 171) for quick access. Clicking a star toggles the status of the macro entry in a given row.
It's worth noting a few unique aspects of System Commands. First, System Macros are specially
safeguarded within the system. Rename, Delete, Clone and Paste features are disabled, nor can you alter
the order of entries in the list. Also, be aware that un-checking the enable switch at left for the entire
System Macros folder (or individual entries within it) will naturally result in the failure of all related
keystroke shortcuts. This does not affect Control Surface operations, however.

17.2 SESSION MACROS

The second folder is initially empty. Any macro you place in this folder (by creating it there, cut and paste,
or drag and drop operation), will be available in your current session only. Among other things, this
provides a useful way to provide variants of your macros that are tailored to unique event types, or have
different shortcuts for individual users.

17.3 RECORDING MACROS

Creating a new macro is simple. Click the New Macro button to add a new macro entry.
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