Rockwell Automation 9323-S5500D A.I. SERIES MICROLOGIX 1000 AND PLC-500 SOFTW - Manual (Page 299)

Customizing PLC-500 A.I.
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Keyboard Macros
You can record a series of keystrokes in a file called a macro. Macros can be used to
control menu options or ladder editing functions. Macros are stored in a file with a
.MAC extension. The default file for macros is KEYBOARD.MAC.
PLC-500 A.I. is divided into several executable (.EXE) files, including:
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Offline/Online Monitoring
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Reporting
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Cross Reference generator
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Database Editor
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System Configuration
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Compare
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Import
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AB Import
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Upload/Download
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Use dot commands rather than function keys when recording macros. The behavior
of a function key depends on the menu from which it was selected. A macro based on
function keys therefore, may behave unpredictably if run from a different menu level
than that from which it was created.
Defining a Macro
To define a macro:
1. Start the Macro Menu by pressing [Ctrl- –] (Control minus). The following menu
appears.
2. Select [F1] Define a new keyboard macro .