Very basic question

wdc · Post by **wdc** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:36 pm

I haven't used my old version of MS (V6.2.3) in many years, am trying to relearn how to do so.

I do recall how to write a macro that will write one line, say my library card number, when I strike a designated hot key. But how do I write out two lines? That is, I don't know the command to insert between the two Send Text commands for generating Street and Number and then City, State, ZIP.

Would a patient soul please help me? Also, any learning recommendations for a very, very basic learner would be appreciated. What I would really value, I think, is a set of simple Macros with each line annotated; is anything like that available? Thanks.... wdc

Post by **Marcus Tettmar** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:01 pm

Just for a minute lets pretend Macro Scheduler doesn't exist. What would YOU do to insert a line between two pieces of text?

You'd press the Enter key right?

Ok, so just tell Macro Scheduler to do the same thing:

Press Enter

So you could send two lines like this:

Send>Line One
Press Enter
Send>Line Two

E.g.

Send>1 The Street
Press Enter
Send>Some City, State, Zip

wdc · Post by **wdc** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:58 pm

Marcus: Of course! Thanks so much for the so-lucid explanation. What I used to know is gradually coming back to me.

Can you suggest a manual or tutorial for learning how to use MS that is at a similarly lucid (simple) level? I find the HELP screens too terse for first-time users. .... wdc

Post by **Marcus Tettmar** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:14 pm

See the topic "Scripting Windows for Beginners" in the help file.

See also:
http://www.mjtnet.com/blog/articles-and-tutorials/