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4.1 Introduction
Our workstations are equipped with programmable function keys
(macro keys) that greatly enhance the operator interface. Macros,
which are far more powerful than batch files, automate the most
commonly used input sequences. They extended their functional
reach to within application programs.
4.2 Macro key overview
Chapter 4 of this manual explains how to use and program the
function keys. The complete macro function consists of the
following elements:
Macro keys (SF1 , SF2, ... SF10)
Ten programmable macro keys that are located on the dust-proof
door on the front panel of your workstation.
Macro EEPROM
Holds the key sequences that are activated when the corresponding
macro key is pushed.
Macro programming utility
On the keyboard translator utility disk, you will find a program
called SFED825.COM. The SFED825 software provides an edit
function to produce an ASCII file that contains key stroke se-
quences for every macro key. After you have finished editing the
file, the program will ask you whether you want to save the macro
script and/or transmit it to the EEPROM. Macros consist of
keystroke sequences to automate the most common procedures in
your application. The way they function is much like batch files
(.BAT) under DOS, but there are some differences. In a Macro,
you have to specify the ENTER key explicitly. Also, macros give
you the option of entering key sequences in an application that was
executed by the macro itself.
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