Having gone through a period of closed beta testing Macro Scheduler 12 Beta is now available to all registered customers. All registered users can log into their account and download the beta now.
Just a summary of some of the main new features:
- Faster and more powerful custom dialogs with real time event handlers; improved Dialog Designer with access to more object properties.
- Scripting Enhancements including: Native Excel functions, more string functions, local scope support, array functions, regular expression window matching for all window functions, improved image recognition and a new loop construct.
- Multi-tabbed editing plus more editing features such as: remember code folding state, jump to subroutines, open files in new tab, integration with WebRecorder.
- Debugger improvements: Variable value debugger breakpoints; search the watch list.
- The ability to move and re-order macro groups, create linked groups for easier collaboration and point to other macro profiles. Import macros by dragging and dropping files onto Macro Scheduler.
- AutoLogon for Vista/Windows 7 – schedule macros to run even when Windows is locked or logged out.
- Custom Triggers: Create any kind of schedule trigger using MacroScript code.
- Script Templates: Create new macros using supplied code or make your own templates.
This is just a summary. You’ll find a fuller list and release notes here. Please read the release notes before installing.
Please help test this version and report any issues to the Macro Scheduler Beta forum.
Questions:
When will the beta expire? The beta expires 30th June 2010.
So, when will Macro Scheduler 12 be released? All being well beginning of June 2010, possibly sooner.
And how much will it cost? Those with a valid maintenance plan will get v12 at no additional cost. Otherwise you will need to purchase an upgrade. Current upgrade prices can be viewed on our upgrade page. There are no plans to change these prices at this stage. If you have v11 but don’t have maintenance you can purchase it by logging into your account.
