User Guide

Macros
Macros Reference
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User Guide Version 3.0
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Building Technologies
2017-11-30
System-Defined Macros
The following subfolders contain predefined special-purpose macros, created by
the system:
● Backups (always present): These are macros that create backup copies of the
system data. Backup History backs up the history (sql) database. Backup
Online backs up the project database.
● Block Command Macros (present in some configurations). These are macros
for broadcasting fire alarm handling commands (such as Acknowledge, Reset,
and Silence/Unsilence) to multiple devices at the same time. See Block
Command Macros [➙ 369].
10.2.1 Properties and Commands of a Macro
When you select a macro object in System Browser, its properties and commands
display in the Operation tab.
Figure 48: Select a Macro to View its Information and Commands
Figure 49: Macro Properties and Control Commands
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