User`s manual

AWS-842TPB/SPB User's Manual

3.1 Introduction

Our workstations are equipped with programmable function keys

(macro keys) that greatly enhance the operator interface. Macros,

far more powerful than batch files, automate the most commonly

used input sequences. They extended their functional reach to

within application programs.

3.2 Macro Components

The following article explains how to use and program the

function keys. The complete macro function consists of the

following elements:

Macro keys

Ten programmable macro keys that are located under the monitor

screen of your workstation.

Macro EEPROM

Holds the key sequences that are activated when the corresponding

macro key is pushed.

Macro programming utility

On the disk you will find a program called SFED842.COM. The

SFED software provides an edit function to produce an ASCII file

that contains keystroke sequences for every macro key. After you

have finished editing the file, the program will ask you whether

you want to save the macro script and/or transmit it to the

EEPROM. Macros consist of keystroke sequences to automate the

most common procedures in your application. The way they

function is much like batch files (.BAT) under DOS, but there are

some differences. In a Macro you have to specify the ENTER key

explicitly. Macros give you the possibility to enter key sequences

in an application that was executed by the macro itself.