Getting Started.md

Getting Started

Install and launch

1. Open eDock.
2. Open Spotlight and search with >Macro Studio.
3. Install and enable the app if necessary.
4. Restart eDock when prompted.
5. Launch Macro Studio.

Create a first macro

1. Keep the default Main macro or create a project title that describes the workflow.
2. Select the Keyboard category.
3. Add keyboard.type_text and enter a short test phrase.
4. Add timing.wait and give it a small delay.
5. Add keyboard.key_press with enter if the target application expects a submission.
6. Click Run.
7. Save the project from the header.

Start with harmless actions in a text editor. Once the sequence is reliable, replace the test actions with the real workflow.

Before you automate a real task

• Confirm the target window is visible and focused.
• Check every command's values.
• Use a small loop count.
• Leave enough delay for applications to respond.
• Save a backup before adding file writes, system commands, or loops.