Would like help on how to write a macro for AS/400

LoriW

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I would like to write a macro so that I can easily add this comment to credit that I key. CREDIT REQUEST PER MARK ALTMAN REP AUTHORIZED PROMO-CREDIT IS FOR A 5% DISCOUNT TO MEET A HOME CENTER PROMOTION LLW/FS 01/19/09

Asked: April 20, 2009 9:10 PM Last updated: April 21, 2009 3:14 PM

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Hi,

There aren’t really macros as such available on the AS/400. However, you may be able to record a macro in your client software. If you are using client access as a terminal emulator to connect ot the AS400 it has a macro function, RUMBA also has macros available. This will all depend on what you use to access your AS400.

Regards,

Martin Gilbert.

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LoriW Apr 21, 2009 12:24 AM GMT

We use RUMBA here. Does that help?

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Gilly400 Apr 21, 2009 1:50 PM GMT

Hi, It's been a long time since I've used RUMBA, but I'm sure it had some sort of Macro function. It should be available from the pulldown menus. Maybe it's not called Macro, I'm not sure. But there must be some sort of record/playback option. Regards, Martin Gilbert.

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LoriW Apr 21, 2009 1:59 PM GMT

I don't know anything about macros. That is why I was asking. If I go to the tools menu my choices are: Run Macro, Record Macro, Edit Macro, or Macro properties.

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Gilly400 Apr 21, 2009 2:11 PM GMT

Hi, Try the following :- 1. Place your cursor where you would want your text to be filled in. 2. Select Record Macro with the mouse. 3. Type in the text that you want filled in by the macro. 4. Select stop recording (probably on the same menu as record macro). 5. Clear the text you just filled in. 6. Place your cursor where you want your text to be filled in. 7. Select Run Macro. You may have to give the macro a name in some of the steps above, but this hould give you the idea of how it works. Regards, Martin Gilbert.

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