2.23.5 Macros

The sat-nms software includes a powerful macro recording and playback feature which lets you automate complex equipment settings to one mouse click. The following chapters describe the user interface which give access to this feature.

Top toolbar

You must select an M&C from the right side toolbar, so that this toolbar can be displayed.

• Add macro: On click on + button you can create the new macro.
• Save macro: If you made some modifications you can save by clicking on this button.
• Delete macro: Selected macro can be deleted.
• Play macro: Play the selected macro.
• Record macro: You can start recording the macro. On toolbar of app the record icon will be displayed.
• Pause/resume recording: You can pause or resume recording.
• Stop recording: Stop the macro recording.
• Compare macros: To compare macros, please select macros from the macro list on the right-hand side. Both macros are displayed next to each other. The “Compare” button is displayed at the bottom of the window. It triggers a dialog that displays a better comparison. Clicking again on button will disable compare mode.

Right side toolbar

• MNC: Select an M&C to load all stored macros or perform other actions.
• Name: On creating new macro name should be entered, otherwise it works as a filter also. You can type the name of the macro to find the saved macro.
• Macro list: Once you selected an M&C, a macro list will be displayed under the name field. Simply select macro to perform actions described in above toolbar section.

Editing area: The macro editing area is located under the top toolbar. You can also edit the saved macro by simply typing as you would in a text editor. This area is also used to compare macros.