Go to the following URL http://www.tethyssolutions.com/order.htm
Follow the instruction on the page to buy the software. You will have to provide your email address for us to send you a registration key, username and instructions for use.
You will need this information to run and utilize the full version of Workspace Macro.
The trial version has several locked features. You get many more features when you purchase Workspace Macro software.
o Unlimited use of the software.
o Option to password protect your files so that only you can run your recorded files.
o Access to product’s support resources.
o Free or discounted upgrades.
o Information regarding new product features and upgrades.
Supported OS: Windows NT, Windows2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003.
On Windows NT 4.x operating system VB6 runtime is required. Many software applications install VB6 runtime automatically so it is likely that your NT 4.x machine already has VB6 runtime. However if you encounter an error saying DLL file not found, you can download VB6 runtime from http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/vbrun6.html
After downloading the software, to install Workspace Macro 4.6 double click on WrkSpc-Macro-setup460.exe and follow the installation wizard.
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- Download Workspace Macro 4.6.
- Make sure Workspace Macro 3.0 / 4.0 is not running in system tray.
- Uninstall Workspace Macro 3.0 / 4.0 (This will NOT remove your recorded files)
- Install Workspace Macro 4.6.
All your Workspace Macro 3.0 and 4.0 files will work with Workspace Macro 4.6. Note: Features like High-Speed replay, etc., available in v4.6 will not work for files recorded in v3.0. Please re-record your macros if you want to use these options.
If you are upgrading from Workspace Macro 2.0 for easy access to your recorded files, copy the recorded files under the 'My Macros' directory (default location: C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\Workspace Macro).
- Once you have purchased Workspace Macro software, your registration key and username will be emailed to you.
Start the Workspace Macro 4.6 program and follow the instructions. When you see the “Enter Key” button click on it.
Enter your username and registration key.
- Once the above-mentioned information is entered, your trial version is upgraded to a purchased version and locked features in the trial version
are made available to you.
No, you do not have to reinstall the software if you have already installed the trial version. Some features are LOCKED in the trial version of Workspace Macro 4.6.
Once you enter the registration key and username they will automatically be made available to you.
To uninstall Workspace Macro 4.6 go to Workspace Macro Menu (default: Start->Programs->Workspace Macro 4.6) and click on Uninstall Workspace Macro 4.6. Follow the uninstall wizard to uninstall the software.
When software is uninstalled, we do not delete your recorded macro files. If you do not plan to use Workspace macro in the future and want to remove all your recorded macros, remove the My Macros directory (default location: C:\Program Files\Workspace Macro 4.6\My Macros).
Workspace Macro can be used to automate any repetitive, monotonous tasks on your computer.
Using Workspace Macro is easy.
1. Click on 'New' to start recording your activity.
2. Perform the activities or tasks that you want to automate.
3. Click on 'Stop' (Small window in lower right corner) to stop recording your activity.
4. Type your file name and click 'Save' to save the file. If you have purchased version, you can also specify a password to lock the file.
5. Now anytime you need to perform these actions just run the file, either by double clicking the file or using the 'RUN' button and Workspace Macro will perform the activity for you.
Note: Anytime you want to abort the operation while it is loading and running your workspace file – keep the ESC key pressed for 2-3 seconds.
6. Use the 'CLOSE' button to close all open windows/ applications that were opened by last workspace.
7. To schedule a file to run at specific time, click on Launch Scheduler (Not available in Windows NT 4.x).
8. Use the 'Properties' window for advanced features such as Repeat, High-Speed replay and to enable the recorded macro to run with other similar files.
For further information/ detail on features see ‘Product Features'.
Workspace Macro can be used to automate any monotonous, repetitive tasks on your computer. There are many uses for Workspace Macro.
For example:
Use Workspace Macro recorder for routine business processes like checking inventory, updating customer records, performing regular system maintenance functions, or generating reports at the middle of the night so that they are available first thing in the morning. All with just a single click!
Use our macro program to record macros in Excel. For e.g. import data into Excel and automate formatting or report generation. Use options such as Workspace Macro’s High-Speed replay to further increase productivity and save time.
Use this mouse and keyboard macro program for testing applications or web pages, data entry automation, downloading data at regular intervals and scheduling computer virus checks.
Use it to load or log into your favorite web pages, connect to the Internet/ VPN, or download emails. For e.g. every morning once you get into the office, as a matter of routine, you open 2 applications, login to your favorite web-based email account, login to your office network, check 2 web sites and check for a new work order. Do all of this, just by double clicking an icon on your desktop, while you go get that extra cup of coffee or get a head start on your work.
Use Workspace Macro recorder for a different recording for each project/ aspect of your work that requires opening different applications/ files or web pages. So every time you need to switch to using the numerous files and applications pertaining to Project B vs. Project A, just close one workspace file and open another.
Or use it at home. Each family member can record their own workspace macro file to open and close their web-based email accounts, games, favorite web-sites, etc. all with a single click.
Customers are unique in their needs. We have discovered that customers find many ways to use this software and make their day productive and more fun.
Workspace Macro stores workspace files on your computer, to ensure complete privacy. With the password protect feature you can also lock your files. (Password protection feature is available only in the PURCHASED version). All passwords used while recording your workspace file are also stored only in your local computer.
| Play recorded activities, saved in workspace file. You can play your recorded actions by clicking on 'RUN' button and selecting the file (.wksp file) in which you have recorded your actions. |
| Close all the windows/applications opened during last workspace “RUN” action. “CLOSE” button should be used after 'RUN' operation is successfully completed. |
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Start recording a new activity. Once you click “new” button, Workspace Macro starts recording your actions that you perform on your computer. Your actions are recorded until you click 'STOP'. |
| Stop recording the activity. Once you click 'STOP' button or press stop recording hotkey, Workspace Macro terminates the recording of your actions and show you Save dialog box. Save the recorded activities in a file. In the PURCHASED version you can also lock your files with a password. You use the ‘RUN’ button subsequently to run this set of actions. |
 /  | Up and Down arrow allow you to see Full or Compact view of Workspace Macro. You can also Press F6 key to toggle the view of Workspace Macro. |
| You can launch the scheduler, by clicking on this button or pressing Ctrl + L short key. Workspace Macro uses Windows' 'Scheduled Task'. To schedule a workspace file, click on 'Add scheduled task' and follow the wizard. For more information see Scheduling a Workspace macro file. |
| Escape Key: While Workspace Macro is playing your recorded actions if you wish to abort the whole activity i.e. stop the playing of your recorded actions then keep the Escape key pressed for 2-3 seconds. When you do as above, Workspace Macro stops playing your recorded actions and gives the control back to user. Next time you run the workspace macro file; Workspace Macro plays it from start. |
 | Use the PAUSE Key to pause the execution of the macro. To continue, click on the “Resume” button found at bottom right corner of your screen. Note: You can use this feature to temporarily stop a macro replay, enter some new data or parameters at the relevant point and then continue with the replay. Also handy for long running macros, when for some reason you need control of the computer back temporarily. |
 | Select a Workspace macro file and right click in the ‘List View’ and choose ‘Create Shortcut on Desktop’. You can now instantly run this macro using the icon on the desktop. |
Name | Play recorded activities, saved in workspace file. You can play your recorded actions by clicking on 'RUN' button and selecting the file (.wksp file) in which you have recorded your actions. |
Created At | It displays the date & time of creation of the macro. |
Status | It displays the status of the last run of the macro. |
Last run time | It displays the time the macro was last run. |
Mouse Clicks | It displays the total mouse clicks recorded in a macro. |
Keystrokes | It displays the total keystrokes recorded in the macro. |
Total Clicks | It displays the total clicks (Mouse Clicks + Keystrokes) recorded in the macro. |
Enable this macro to run with other similar files or window titles | By default the macro recorded will only run on the specific file(s) it was recorded on. However SMART Macro technology enables an option whereby the recorded macro can be run on any file within the application it was recorded in. For e.g. you recorded a macro on abc.xls. You can run this macro on def.xls, xyz.xls or any other *.xls file by enabling this option. |
Do not repeat | This is the default option. If you select this option, macro will be played only once. |
Repeat N times | If you select this option, WM will repeat the macro ‘n’ times. |
Repeat until I Stop it | If you select this option, WM will repeat the macro until you stop it by using the ‘ESC’ key. The macro will automatically stop if some error occurs. |
Repeat for hh:mm:ss time | If you select this option, WM will repeat this macro for the duration of time that you enter. Workspace Macro brings you enterprise level features and enables you to enter up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, i.e. a repeat duration of more than 4 days. Note: Ideal for that weekend maintenance macro that you need to run. |
Time between replays | You can use this option with one of the repeat options. By selecting this property, WM will wait for the time specified in this box, between two replays of the macro. |
Upon error, continue with next repeat | By default Workspace Macro stops if there is an error, i.e. the macro replay fails. However if this option is checked Workspace Macro will continue to the next repeat. Note: Use this feature for testing or for operations where you want to continue repeating the macro despite failed replays. |
Duration of the macro run (hh:mm:ss) | It displays the time it took you to record the macro. |
Replay speed | Workspace Macro provides the option to speed up your macro execution. By selecting ‘SMART Macro replay (as recorded)’, the macro will replay at the speed it was recorded at. By selecting ‘SMART Macro High Speed replay (faster)’, the macro will replay at a high-speed level. SMART Macro technology ensures that even by increasing the replay speed, accuracy and reliability are not compromised. Note: Ideal for data entry and especially for lengthy macros. In some rare cases, certain pauses during recording have implicit application specific meanings. In these cases, set the replay speed to the recorded speed for accurate replay. |
 | You can add description \ usage of the macro in the ‘Description’ window. |
Add important notes, schedules, history & other details in the ‘Notes’ window. |
Workspace Macro features 2 view options. The 'Classic' view and the 'Aqua' view.
Classic View:
Aqua View:
Workspace Macro also features the Aqua view.
View > Windows:
Use View > Windows to customize your viewing preferences of the details associated with each Workspace Macro file.
View > Columns Displayed...
Using "View->Columns Displayed..." feature, you can customize your ‘List View’ by adding/removing columns.
Add -> | Select a column from the list of ’Available Columns’ and click the ‘Add->’ button. The newly selected column is now ready to be displayed in the ‘List View’. |
<- Remove | Select a column from the list of displayed columns and click ‘< Remove’. The column will be removed from the list of displayed columns and is now listed under the list of ‘Available Columns’. Note: The ‘File Name’ column is a required column and cannot be removed from the list. |
Move Up / Move Down |
These buttons help you to change the column position in the List View. The ‘Move Up’ button moves the selected column to the left & the ‘Move Down’ button moves it to the right in the ‘List View’. Columns listed from top to bottom will be displayed from left to right. |
OK | Clicking on ‘OK’ button saves all the changes & applies them to the ‘List View’. |
Cancel | You can discard any changes made by clicking on ‘Cancel’. No changes will be reflected in the ‘List View.’ |
Reset | Clicking on the ‘Reset’ button will display all the default columns in the ‘List View’, i.e. ‘File Name’, ‘Repeat’, ‘Status’, and ‘Last Run Time’. |
Customize location of ‘Properties’ window
You can align the properties windows above or below the ‘List View’. Just drag the properties windows to top or bottom.
To schedule a macro, click on 'Add scheduled task' and click next. This will list all applications as shown below. (This step might take some time depending on how many applications you have)
Click on "Browse" button and select
"Workspace Macro.exe". Default location C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\Workspace Macro directory.
Follow the wizard to specify how often and when would you like to run a file. On the last screen, check 'Open advanced properties for this task when I click Finish'. In the Run box, add the name of the file name you want to schedule as shown below.
For e.g. "C:\Program Files\Workspace Macro 4.6\Workspace Macro.exe" download-emails.wksp /u.
Note: Launch scheduler functionality is not available on Windows NT 4.x.
Using hotkeys you can record a macro without leaving your application.
To START recording a macro from any application, press hotkey CTRL + ALT + N.
To STOP recording a macro from any application, press hotkey CTRL + ALT + S.
Note: In order to use hotkeys Workspace Macro application needs to be running in the system tray.
WM 4.6 is integrated with another popular program from Tethys Solutions, Launch-n-Go. Install this product in order to run a macro using hotkeys or keywords. You can download Launch-n-Go for a free trial from http://www.tethyssolutions.com/launch-n-go.htm. Launch-n-Go provides a new way to use your computer. It provides instant access to any websites, files, folders or applications.
To use it with Workspace Macro, right click on any macro file in the ‘List View’ & click on ‘Add keyword or hotkey to Launch-n-Go’. Then enter a keyword or hotkey in the dialog box. To run this macro, just enter the keyword in the Launch-n-Go toolbar on the right side of the system tray or press the assigned hotkey.
If you install Launch-n-Go then Workspace Macro lets you customize your columns in the List View by allowing you to Add two more columns 'Hotkey' and 'Keyword'. You can add these two columns from View->Columns Displayed.
Launch-n-Go can be purchased from http://www.tethyssolutions.com/order.htm. Buy Launch-n-Go with Workspace Macro and take advantage of our highly discounted price.
Here are some of the error messages you might see in Workspace Macro. The section below talks about possible causes and how to fix these problems.
1. "Cannot find window or application titled ' <title>' that was open during recording. If the window title changes every time you run the macro, check the option 'Enable this macro to run with other similar files or window titles' under the 'General' tab."
Cause and Solution: When you recorded your activity, you used an application
that was already open before recording started.
Another cause could be that the application you recorded the activity in, did not load or start. Try to 'RUN' your workspace file once again. However if the problem persists, you may want to rerecord the workspace file.
2. “Internet Explorer is taking too long to load the web page. Timed out.
Check Internet connectivity and speed. Then 'RUN' your workspace macro file again.”
Cause and Solution: Your internet connection has been disconnected or the speed is very low and the web page is taking too long to load. Check your internet connection or re-connect to the Internet and then 'RUN' the workspace again.
3. "Cannot find <File name>."
Cause and Solution: You deleted or renamed a file in My Macro directory. Workspace Macro will automatically refresh the file list. Choose a file from refreshed list.
Workspace Macro features advanced SMART Macro technology with very sophisticated algorithms to ensure the high reliability of Workspace Macro. However some instances require you to re-record your workspace file. Future upgrades will aim at eliminating these limitations.
If the location or order of desktop icons, menu items, system tray (area of screen where you see the clock) or quick launch buttons (next to the start button) are changed or removed, then in few cases, you may need to re-record your workspace file.
If an application/ web page has a changed user interface (for e.g. because of an upgrade or a new look), then you will need to re-record your workspace. Changing the font size of the browser (for e.g. clicking on ‘View’>Text Size>Larger, etc.), between recording and playing the workspace file, will change the position/ layout of everything on that page. This may require you to re-record your workspace file.
Workspace Macro cannot close a window if the user, while recording, closes the window by right clicking on the window icon in the task bar and selecting ‘close’ from the menu.
If using Internet Explorer, Workspace Macro can automatically account for delays in loading a web page. Workspace Macro will wait till the page is loaded and then perform subsequent actions. However, this may not work in all cases for other browsers.
The 'CLOSE' button currently closes all the windows as if you clicked on the ‘X’ icon on top-right top corner of every window opened by your Workspace file. However you are required to take appropriate actions pertaining to specific applications that you use. For example, if you are logged-in to your web based email account, you may want to sign-out before closing that window.
- For quick answers to your questions please read the relevant help sections
or visit
Frequently Asked Questions .
- If none of the above methods resolve your question or issue we encourage you to
open
a support case . Alternatively, existing Workspace Macro customers can
send email to
priority-support@tethyssolutions.com and if you are evaluating our
software you can send us email at
support@tethyssolutions.com
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Revised: February 25, 2005 .
