Working with macro libraries
The best way to store macros is in a macro library, a special notebook reserved for macros that you can access from any notebook. You can create a library Macro libraries can
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simplify linked access
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make tracking macros easier
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ensure that macros do not interfere with the notebook data and conversely
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save disk space by using one set of macros for a group of notebooks
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store a set of macros that can be copied into individual notebooks as you need them
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create a separate set of macros for each application or type of notebook you work with
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You should keep only one macro library open at a time. When two open libraries contain a macro with the same name, it is difficult to predict which macro will play. Quattro Pro searches only open macro libraries for macros; closed libraries are ignored.
You can also create a system notebook. You can use system notebooks to hold application macros and ensure their availability while Quattro Pro is running. You can hide system notebooks. A system notebook, when hidden, stays open even when users close all notebooks.
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Click Format
 Notebook properties. |
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Click the Macro library tab.
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Enable the Yes option.
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Click OK.
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Click File
Save. |
To create a system notebook | |
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Click Format
Notebook properties. |
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Click the System tab.
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Enable the Yes option.
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If you also want to designate the notebook as a macro library, click the Macro library tab, and enable the Yes option.
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Click OK to close the dialog box.
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To hide a system notebook | |
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Click Format
Notebook properties. |
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Click the Password level tab.
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Enable the Medium option
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Click OK.
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In the Enter password dialog box, type a password.
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You can also hide a system notebook by clicking Window
Hide. |