Copying macros to a different computer

About this topic

To work with macros, you must have VWorks Technician- or Administrator-level access. You can copy macros to a different computer in the following ways:

•	Copy the entire macro library. This topic describes how to copy the entire macro library.

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Export and import the macros that are part of a protocol. If you export a protocol (.vzp file), the macros in the protocol are included in the exported .vzp file. You also have the option of exporting the protocol macros of the same name from the macro library as well as the protocol. In this case, the macros appear in the Available Macros tab as well as in the protocol after you import the protocol. For details, see Exporting and importing protocols and associated components.

Copying the macro library and verifying the file path

To copy the macro library to a different computer:

1	Copy and paste the library file (.mlb) from one computer to another.

By default, the file path is as follows:

…\VWorks Workspace\VWorks\MacroLibrary.mlb

2	On each computer, verify that the file path for the macro library is set in the VWorks software.

To verify or change the file path for the macro library:

1	In the VWorks window, choose Tools > Options. The Options dialog box opens.

2	Under Directories and Paths, verify that the file path in the Macro Library file path field is correct.

 

3	If the file path is not displayed or is not correct:

a	Click the Macro Library file path field, and then click the button that appears.

b	In the Open dialog box, locate and select the .mlb file (for example, MacroLibrary.mlb), and then click Open. The new file path appears in the Macro Library file path field.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Exporting and importing macros	Exporting and importing protocols and associated components
Macros and the macro library	About protocol macros and the macro library
Creating macros	Adding macros to the macro library
Using macros to help create protocols	Inserting macros in protocols
Creating a basic protocol	Creating a protocol: basic procedure
Working with JavaScript	Creating a protocol: advanced topics