You can use macros and scripts to speed up repetitive tasks, combine multiple or complex actions, or make an option more easily accessible. You create macros by using the built-in features for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), while you create scripts by using the Corel SCRIPT programming language.
Using a macro (or script) is similar to using the speed-dialing feature on a phone. On many phones, you can set a frequently dialed number to a speed-dial button; then, the next time you need to dial that number, you can save time by pressing its speed-dial button. Similarly, a macro lets you set the actions that you want to repeat; then, the next time that you need to repeat those actions, you can save time by playing that macro.
To automate a basic task in CorelDRAW, you can use either a macro or a script.
To automate a more complex task in CorelDRAW, you must use a macro. The VBA and VSTA features provide an extensive set of tools for developing powerful macro projects, while the Corel SCRIPT feature provides only a programming language for creating simple scripts.
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