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| − | {{Documentation/NeedsRework}} | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{OOo}} Macros FAQ}} |
| | + | Search the FAQs: <googlefaq/> |
| | + | This list is ordered by popularity. The most popular FAQs are at the top. But also have a look at the bottom to find any new entries. |
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| − | ==How can I record a macro?== | + | <DPL> |
| − | Go to <b>Tools > Macros > Record Macro</b>, then press the sequence of keystrokes you want. At the end of your sequence click on <b>Stop Recording</b>. In the new window that pops up, give the file a name and save it under <b>soffice > Standard > Module1</b>.
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| − | ==How can I assign a macro to a key?==
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| − | # Go to <b>Tools > Macros > Macro...</b>, select the macro you wish to assign to a keystroke, then click <b>Assign</b>.
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| − | # Under the <b>Keyboard</b> tab, select some unused key for this action, like <b>F3</b> for instance.
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| − | # Click on <b>Modify</b>, then <b>OK</b>, then <b>Close</b>.
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| − | Now an <b>F3</b> keystroke will run the macro. If you save it under <b>soffice</b>, it will be available in all your OpenOffice.org documents.
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| − | # Go to <b>Tools > Customize</b>. | + | <td> |
| − | # Select <b>Keyboard</b> Tab.
| + | ===Add a new FAQ entry=== |
| − | # Under <b>Category</b>, select <b>OpenOffice.org Macros</b>. | + | <inputbox> |
| − | # Browse to the Macro containing the desired Function.
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| − | # Under <b>Function</b>, select the desired function.
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| − | # Under <b>Shortcut keys</b>, browse to and select the desired shortcut key.
| + | default=Documentation/FAQ/Macros/<FAQ_TITLE> |
| − | # Click on <b>Modify</b>. The shortcut key now appears under <b>Keys</b>.
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| | + | '''Instructions''' |
| | + | * Do '''not ask questions''' here, but '''give answers'''. |
| | + | * If you have a '''question to ask''', go to the [http://user.services.openoffice.org User Forum]. |
| | + | * Replace ''<FAQ_TITLE>'' part in the input box above by the title you would like to give the FAQ item and click '''Add New FAQ''' |
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| − | ==How can I make a macro available for all new docs?==
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| − | # Open the document containing the macro.
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| − | # Go to Tools > Macro > Macro.
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| − | # On the Macro dialog, click on Organizer.
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| − | # On the macro organizer dialog, click on the Libraries tab.
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| − | # Make sure that soffice is selected under Application/Document. Then click on Append.
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| − | # Select .odt and click on Open. Make sure that the library called is selected. NOTE: The library called Standard should not be selected. Then press OK.
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| − | The library should now be available to every OpenOffice.org document.
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| − | ==Can I use my Microsoft Office macros?==
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| − | Even though the OpenOffice.org macros are written in a form of StarBASIC, it isn't the same as what Microsoft uses. Macros written for MS Word or Excel for instance cannot be executed via OpenOffice.org; you'll need to re-write them. This has its benefits - it makes OOo documents less virus prone.
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| − | ==Where can I find more info about macros?==
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| − | The OpenOffice.org [http://api.openoffice.org/ API project] is the OOo project that works the most with macros.
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| − | Additional resources for macros:
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| − | * [http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=9">Macros and API Forum]
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| − | * [http://scripting.openoffice.org/ Scripting Project]
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| − | * [http://api.openoffice.org/DevelopersGuide/DevelopersGuide.html Developer's Guide]
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| − | * [http://ext.openoffice.org.nz/doku.php OpenOffice.org Extensions Wiki]
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| − | * [http://www.ooomacros.org/ OOoMacros]
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| − | * [http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hillview/OOo/ Iannz OpenOffice.org page]
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| − | * [http://www.pitonyak.org/oo.php">Andrew Pitonyak's OpenOffice.org Macro Information page]
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| − | * [http://www.darwinwars.com/lunatic/bugs/oo_macros.html">Andrew Brown's Open Office Macro Page]
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| − | * [http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/oooauthors2/ Getting Started with Macros]
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| − | * [http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/oooauthors2/ Introduction to Macros]
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| − | * [http://docs.sun.com/db/doc/817-1826?q=StarOffice Sun's Basic Programmer's Guide]
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This list is ordered by popularity. The most popular FAQs are at the top. But also have a look at the bottom to find any new entries.
