Advantech AWS-8248 User Manual
AWS-8248 User’s Manual
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Chapter 4 Macro Key Programming
4.1 Introduction
Our workstations are equipped with programmable function keys (macro
keys) that greatly enhance the operator interface. Macros, which are far
more powerful than batch files, automate the most commonly used input
sequences. They extended their functional reach to within application
programs.
keys) that greatly enhance the operator interface. Macros, which are far
more powerful than batch files, automate the most commonly used input
sequences. They extended their functional reach to within application
programs.
4.2 Macro Key Review
The complete macro function consists of the following elements:
Macro keys (SF1 , SF2, ... SF10)
Ten programmable macro keys that are located on the dust-proof door on
the front panel of your workstation.
the front panel of your workstation.
Macro EEPROM
Holds the key sequences that are activated when the corresponding macro
key is pushed.
key is pushed.
Macro programming utility
In the sub-directory, AWS-8259&8124&8248/KBT-utility, of the HMI
utility CD-ROM, you will find a program called SFED8248.COM.. The
SFED8248 program provides an edit function to produce an ASCII file
that contains key stroke sequences for every macro key. After you have
finished editing the file, the program will ask you whether you want to
save the macro script and/or transmit it to the EEPROM. Macros consist
of keystroke sequences to automate the most common procedures in your
application. The way they function is much like batch files (.BAT) under
DOS, but there are some differences. In a Macro, you have to specify the
ENTER key explicitly. Also, macros give you the option of entering key
sequences in an application that was executed by the macro itself.
utility CD-ROM, you will find a program called SFED8248.COM.. The
SFED8248 program provides an edit function to produce an ASCII file
that contains key stroke sequences for every macro key. After you have
finished editing the file, the program will ask you whether you want to
save the macro script and/or transmit it to the EEPROM. Macros consist
of keystroke sequences to automate the most common procedures in your
application. The way they function is much like batch files (.BAT) under
DOS, but there are some differences. In a Macro, you have to specify the
ENTER key explicitly. Also, macros give you the option of entering key
sequences in an application that was executed by the macro itself.