Getting Started

How to Use

Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 can be used to automate any repetitive, monotonous tasks on your computer.

Using Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 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 Pro 6.0 will perform the activity for you. Note: Anytime you want to abort the operation while it is loading and running your workspace macro file – keep the ESC key pressed for 2-3 seconds.
  6. Use the 'EDIT' button to modify or optimize your macros.
  7. Use the 'CLOSE' button to close all open windows/applications that were opened by last workspace.
  8. To schedule a file to run at specific time, click on Schedule (Not available in Windows NT 4.x).
  9. Use the 'Properties' window for advanced features such as Repeat, Turbo-speed replay & hotkeys.

Replay recorded activities, saved in workspace macro file.

Close all the windows/applications opened during last workspace 'RUN' action. 'CLOSE' button should be used after 'RUN' operation is successfully completed.

Start recording a new activity. Once you click 'NEW' button, Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 starts recording your actions that you perform on your computer. Your actions are recorded until you click 'STOP'.

Edit the workspace macro pro file. You can add/delete/modify your  recorded actions using the Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 editor. You can also create a macro from scratch using easy macro commands.

Stop recording the activity. Once you click 'STOP' button, Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 terminates the recording of your actions and shows 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.

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Up and Down arrow allow you to see Full or Compact view of Workspace Macro Pro 6.0.

You can schedule your Workspace Macro Pro macro, by clicking on this button. To schedule a workspace macro, click on this button and specify your scheduling options.

Escape Key: While Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 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 Pro 6.0 stops playing your recorded actions and gives the control back to user. Next time you run the workspace macro file; Workspace Macro Pro 6.0 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 Pro 6.0 file and right click in the ‘List View’ and choose ‘Send To->Desktop (create shortcut)’. You can now instantly run this macro using the icon on the desktop.