Managing macro libraries

VWorks Software User Guide : Using macros to create protocols : Managing macro libraries

To work with macros, you must be an administrator or technician. You can save copies of macros in the following ways:

• Copy the entire macro library. Use the following procedure to save a copy of the macro library.

• 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.

The Export Wizard also provides the option to export the macro library file.

For details, see Exporting and importing protocols and associated records.

Saving a copy of a macro library

To save a copy of the macro library:

1 In the VWorks window, click Tools > Macro Library. The Save As Macro Library dialog box opens.

2 Under Macro Library File, click Save a Copy As. The Save File As dialog box opens, which allows you to save the file to OLSS storage.

3 Type a file name, and then click Save.

To specify the macro library file path, see Viewing and setting file directory paths.

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