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Chapter 6: Using the Video Viewer 193
individual systems. You may group macros by selecting the Macros - Configure - Macro Groups
command in the Video Viewer window and specifying the macro group to display in the Macro
Groups dialog box.
The Macro Groups dialog box may also be used to switch between using Global and Personal
Macros at any time during a session.
The Video Viewer window contains grouping commands that allow you to:
• Create, edit and delete your own macro groups. A user with software administrator or user
administrator privileges may also change the predefined macro groups.
• Change the macro group that displays by default. This causes the macros in the specified group
to be available on the Macros menu.
Macro group settings are device-specific; that is, they may be set differently for each device.
NOTE: Exit Macros, which reside on and are used by a DS1800 digital switch or DSR switch, may also be
created. See Defining exit macros on page 125 for more information.
To send a macro:
1. Select Macros - <desired macro> from the Video Viewer window menu.
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Select Macros - Configure - Macros from the Video Viewer window menu.
NOTE: The Macros - Configure - Macros menu item is not available if you are using the DSR Remote
Operations software.
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Click the Macros button.
The Macros dialog box appears.
2. Select one of the following:
All - displays both personal and global macros.
Personal - displays personal macros only.
Global - displays global macros only.
3. Select the desired macro from the Defined Macros list and then click Run.
4. Click Close when you are finished.
To create or edit a macro:
NOTE: Macros cannot be created or edited if you are using the DSR Remote Operations software.
1. Select Macros - Configure - Macros from the Video Viewer window menu.
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Click the Macros button.
The Macros dialog box appears.