JavaScript scripts

You can save time by using a JavaScript script to automate a series of repetitive tasks.

The Scripts docker (Tools Scripts Scripts) provides easy access to scripts. Scripts are organized in modules. You can use the Scripts docker to create new modules, and to load and record scripts. You can also use the Scripts docker to rename and delete scripts.

You can record scripts and save them for later use. You can also record temporary scripts for actions that you need to repeat only a few times. A temporary script is accessible until a new temporary script is recorded.

Before recording a script, make sure that you know exactly which actions you want to record and the order in which you want to record them. When you start recording, the script recorder captures every change that you make in a drawing. For example, if you create a shape, resize the shape, and then change its color, the script records all the changes. When you are done making the changes, you must stop recording the script.

You can perform the actions that are associated with a script by playing that script. You can also play a temporary script

To create a script module

•	In the Scripts docker, click User Scripts, and then, click New New Module.

To hide all modules in the list and show only the list of scripts, click the Simple mode button .

To load a script

To record a script

1 .	Click Tools Scripts Start Recording.

The application begins recording your actions. If you want to pause recording, click Tools Scripts Pause recording. Repeat this step to resume recording.

6 .	To stop recording, click Tools Scripts Stop Recording.

You can cancel recording a macro, and discard any commands recorded thus far, by clicking Tools Scripts Cancel Recording.

You can also record, pause, and stop recording a macro by using the Scripts docker (Tools Scripts Scripts).

To record a temporary script

1 .	Click Tools Scripts Record Temporary Script.

The application begins recording your actions. If you want to pause recording, click Tools Scripts Pause Recording. Repeat this step to resume recording.

3 .	To stop recording, click Tools Scripts Stop Recording.

Not all actions can be recorded.

You can cancel recording a script, and discard any commands recorded thus far, by clicking Tools Scripts Cancel Recording.

You can also pause and stop recording a temporary macro by using the Scripts docker (Tools Scripts Scripts).

To play a script

•	In the Scripts docker, click the script in the list, and then click the Run button .

To edit a script

•	In the Scripts docker, click the script in the list, and then click the Edit button .

To rename a script

To delete a script

•	In the Scripts docker, click the script in the list, and then click the Delete button .

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