General steps for exporting a macro/script:

Modified on Thu, 23 Oct at 9:49 AM

Exporting a macro or script from an IBM emulator program, such as IBM Personal Communications or IBM Host On-Demand, typically involves locating the macro file and saving it to a desired location. The specific steps may vary slightly depending on the emulator version and configuration. 

General steps for exporting a macro/script: 
  • Locate the macro: 
    • In IBM Personal Communications, macros are often found within the application's macro directory or associated with specific sessions. You can usually access them through the "Macro/Script" menu or similar options. 
    • In IBM Host On-Demand, macros might be stored in the current session's information file or a personal library space, depending on where they were saved during creation. 
  • Access the macro for editing or saving: 
    • Many IBM emulators provide an "Edit" option for macros, which opens the macro in a text editor or a dedicated macro editor within the program. 
    • Alternatively, you might find a "Save As" or "Export" option directly within the macro management interface. 
  • Save/Export the macro: 
    • If you are in an editor viewing the macro's source code (e.g., VBScript or XML), you can copy the entire text and paste it into a plain text file, saving it with the appropriate extension (e.g., .mac for IBM Personal Communications macros, .txt, .vbs, or .xml depending on the macro format). 
    • If the emulator offers a direct "Save As" or "Export" function, use it to save the macro file to your desired location on your computer. 
Using the Convert Macro Utility (IBM Personal Communications): 
IBM Personal Communications includes a "Convert Macro" utility that can be used to convert macros between different formats (e.g., Plain Text Macro to VBScript or XML). This can be useful for exporting macros in a format suitable for use in other applications or for easier editing. 
  • Open IBM Personal Communications > Utilities > Convert Macro. 
  • Specify the directory where the macros are located. 
  • Select the Input File Type (e.g., Plain Text Macro). 
  • Select the Output File Type (e.g., VBScript or XML). 
  • Select the macro to be converted. 
  • Click Convert. 
  • Enter a file name and choose a location to save the converted file. 
  • Click Save. 
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