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Figure 4-20 Automatic update

Figure 4-21 demonstrates a session timeout.

Figure 4-21 Session timeout

4.4.2 My Macros

The iSeries Access for Web 5250 user interface supports creating and saving macros. The

macro support provided by iSeries Access for Web differs from the PC5250 product. PC5250

macros are comprised of a series of keystrokes. 5250 user interface macros are made up of a

series of cursor position commands and user input. With My Macros, you can delete and edit

recorded macros.

Important: To synchronize the browser page with the session state, use the Refresh

Screen button on the 5250 user interface keypad.

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Recording a macro

To create a macro, use the Start Recording button on the active session page. The macro

must be given a unique name within the My Macros list. Once a recording is started, all

subsequent cursor position changes and user input are recorded in the macro. Recording can

be paused with the Pause Recording button. Recording resumes when you click the Resume

Recording button. To stop the recording process, click the Stop Recording button.

Figure 4-22 shows an example of the record macro page.

Figure 4-22 Record Macro

Playing a macro

To play a macro, choose the macro name from the drop-down list on the active session page

and click the Play button. Macros are not restricted to the session in which they were created.

You can play them from any session.

Edit

Use the Edit function to modify an existing macro. When you choose this action, the recorded

cursor positioning commands and user input are displayed in an input area. Figure 4-23

shows the edit macro input area. You can change or delete these values, or you can add new

values. The iSeries Access for Web 5250 User Interface Help text provides a complete list of

supported cursor positioning commands.

Figure 4-23 Edit Macro