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ACT! (version 6) macro editor

Hi, is there such a thing a an editor for ACT!6 macros?
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Unfortunately no. The only reliable way of recording macros in act is using the keyboard only (don't record mouse events). I usually will write down on paper the key commands I need and then record the macro.
You can check this out also. I haven't used it with ACT 6 but some have had success using it with the newer version.

http://www.iolo.com/mm/

The software is called Macro Magic

Respectfully disagree with the ACTDude.  Within ACT you can compose macros WITH mouse clicks.  

I use another technique too.  Use the field trigger to activate e a batch or exe file.  Go to Edit | Define Fields, choose your field and select the tab lableled Triggers.  You have the choice to either trigger launch when entering or exiting field. I have used this to calculate and populate field with results.

BTW I'm ACT Certified.  

Hope this helps you.
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Thanks guys. Actually I was after an editor - like vba for Microsoft Office - so that I can hard-code the macros. I've tried opening the macro file in Notepad, but it just shows a load of unprintable characters.

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