demystifying macros with er/studio
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Demystifying Macros
Presented by:
Stanley Chan - Software Consultant
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What are macros?
• Automated scripts
• Programmable
• Event driven
• Based on COM
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What can you use Macros for?
• Automate manual and repetitive tasks• Access within your software development
environment• Extract object properties• Enforce Business rules• And much more
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Tips
• Comments• Reuse • Have a Macro Administrator• Share• Ask for help• Use Macro shortcuts• Schedule• Test
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Resources
• Help -> Automation Interface Reference• Automating ER/Studio documentation:
http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/ERStudioDA/XE7/en/Automating_ERStudio_DA
• Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/EmbarcaderoTechNet/featured
• Embarcadero Community Forum:http://community.embarcadero.com/index.php/forum/data-modeling-architecture
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Summary
• What can’t macros do?• Make your life easier• Saves you time to enjoy other things• Easy to write• Easy to integrate• It’s fun!
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Thank you and good luck with your macros!
• Learn more about the ER/Studio product family: http://www.embarcadero.com/data-modeling
• To discuss ER/Studio or ask for help:
http://community.embarcadero.com/index.php/forum/data-modeling-architecture
Contact Info
Stanley ChanSoftware [email protected]