Editing Macros using Preferences Dialog
To edit a new macro using the Preferences dialog:
1. Do any of the following:
• Go to Options > Manage Macros.
• Go to Options > Preferences. Expand DataConnect and click Macros.
The Preferences dialog is displayed.
2. In Macro Definition File, click Browse and specify the macro definition file where the macro must be saved. For more information about macro definition file, see Macro Definition Files.
3. Click within the cells and change one or more of the following information:
• Macro Name - Type a unique name. The maximum number of characters is 198 and can include spaces.
• Macro Value - If you want to assign a macro to a file or directory, click the 
and specify the directory. If you are using the macro to store a text string, then type the value in this field.
and specify the directory. If you are using the macro to store a text string, then type the value in this field.• Encrypted - Select true to encrypt the macro. Else, select false. Macro values are displayed in plain text by default. When encryption is enabled, this macro value changes to a series of asterisks.
• Description - Type a brief description for the macro.
4. Click Apply and Close.
Last modified date: 12/03/2024