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The Macro Toolbar contains commands to create, edit, and run macros.
Select the library that you want to edit. The first module of the library that you select is displayed in the Basic IDE.
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Library List Box |
Compiles the Basic macro. You need to compile a macro after you make changes to it, or if the macro uses single or procedure steps.
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Compile |
Runs the macro and stops it after the next command.
You can use this command in conjunction with the Watch command to troubleshoot errors.
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Single Step |
Runs the macro and stops it after the next procedure.
You can use this command in conjunction with the Watch command to troubleshoot errors.
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Procedure Step |
Inserts a breakpoint in the program line.
The breakpoint is inserted at the cursor position. Use a breakpoint to interrupt a program just before an error occurs. You can then troubleshoot the program by running it in Single Step mode until the error occurs. You can also use the Watch icon to check the content of the relevant variables.
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Breakpoint |
Click this icon to view the variables in a macro. The contents of the variable are displayed in a separate window.
Click the name of a variable to select it, then click the Enable Watch icon. The value that is assigned to the variable is displayed next to its name. This value is constantly updated.
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Enable Watch |
To remove the variable watch, select the variable in the Watch window, and then click on the Remove Watch icon.
Highlights the text that is enclosed by two corresponding brackets. Place the text cursor in front of an opening or closing bracket, and then click this icon.
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Find Parentheses |
Opens the Basic source text in the Basic IDE window.
Place the cursor in the code where you want to insert the source text, and then click the Insert source text icon. Locate the file that contains the Basic source text that you want to insert, and then click Open.
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Insert source text |