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Exchanging Action Macros
When exchanging action macros with others, you should be aware of the
following:
■ Action macros recorded with one of the AutoCAD based vertical products
may not play back correctly based on the commands that were used when
the action macro was recorded.
■ Action macros may not play back correctly when recorded in one language
of AutoCAD and then played back with a different language of AutoCAD.
Quick Reference
Commands
ACTRECORD
Starts the Action Recorder.
RIBBON
Opens the ribbon window.
Examples of Action Macros
The following examples show some of the ways that action macros can
automate repetitive tasks. The examples shows some of the different ways that
you can record actions with the Action Recorder.
Create a New Layer and Draw Objects
In this example, you create an action macro that makes a new layer and then
draws objects on the layer to create a two-dimensional top view of a hexagon
bolt.
In this example, you learn how to
■ Record and save an action macro
■ Record commands and input values to create and modify a new layer
■ Record commands and input values to create and modify objects
■ Insert a user message
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