How To Create Macros; Using Macro Numbers - Tektronix 4106 Operator's Manual

HOW TO CREATE MACROS
HOW TO CREATE MACROS
A macro is a sequence of characters stored in the terminal as a single group. By
assigning these characters to a key (known as programming a key or creating a key
macro) , you can recall them by simply pressing that key (known as expanding a
macro) .
Macros provide a shortcut for entering commands and text that you use frequently.
When you need to enter a particular set of commands or block of text repeatedly,
you can create a key macro that contains the commands or text. The terminal
saves the macro in its memory so that whenever you need it all you need to do is
press the programmed key.
All keys except Shift , Ctrl , and Caps Lock can be programmed.
NOTE
Avoid programming keys that you normally use to enter commands. For
example, if you program the Return key, you cannot use it to terminate
a
command.
The following overview describes the methods for creating macros. Next, we 've
provided several macros that perform functions you may find useful to have
programmed into your terminal keyboard. By programming one or two of these
macros into your keyboard, you'll also learn the sequence for creating your own
macros.
USING MACRO NUMBERS
Key macros are identified by macro numbers that correspond to keys on the
keyboard . Each key has four numbers assigned to it:
• One number for the key pressed by itself
• One number for the key pressed in combination with the Shift key
• One number for the key pressed in combination with the Ctrl key
• One number for the key pressed in combination with the Ctrl and Shift keys
These macro numbers range from -150 through 143. (Appendix C shows the
macro numbers assigned to individual keys .)
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