With the latest release (10.1.15) we worked on optimizing the way variables are stored internally and were able to dramatically improve performance. Dick Lockey did some tests and writes that the latest version is 40 times faster than earlier versions!

If you’re working with scripts that create and process a large number of variables - say a script which reads and processes a large number of fields from a database - you’ll want to make sure you’re using the latest release, because your scripts will be noticeably faster with this version.

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A WebRecorder (GUI: 2.02, DLL: 2.01) update is available. This version adds:

- Refresh command, to refresh the browser
- For check boxes ExtractTag will now append :CHECKED to returned value if the checkbox is checked.

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Macro Scheduler 10.1 has been released. This update includes some minor fixes as well as some bonus new features. We’ve added native database functions to make it easier to retrieve and modify data from SQL data sources and remove the need to use VBScript/ADO. This version also adds more script triggers. The window event option has been moved from the advanced scheduling options to a new “Trigger” tab under Macro Properties.

Here’s what’s new:

Fixed: Hang in macro properties when using mouse scrollwheel and pressing left mouse button at same time
Fixed: Complex expression containing a comma when used in If statement would cause incorrect results
Fixed: A dialog with ONE OF TOP OR LEFT set to center had BOTH set to center after editing
Fixed: Duplicate SRTs with same name would cause infinite loop
Fixed: Script files sometimes being deleted after editing after a Search
Fixed: Dialog checkbox captions can now be set by variable
Fixed: “End of factor” error that could occur in Until statement

Added: Text capture commands can now capture text from DOS boxes
Added: Hot key to invoke image capture when another application focused
Added: Option to perform image capture after a 5 second delay, to set up screen and avoid loss of focus.
Added: _LINE_NUM variable stores current line number
Added: Database commands: DBConnect, DBQuery, DBExec, DBClose
Added: Trigger tab on macro properties; additional triggers

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My favourite text shortcut tool, Direct Access, is on special at Software Deal of the Day today, with 50% off.

We made the front page of Modern Applications News print edition, with the headline “Software Saves $320 Per Day”. Here’s the article in their online edition: Software Makes the Front Office as Efficient as the Shop Floor

James Isaac Tettmar was born Friday 18th January at 0938 GMT. Mother and baby both well. A great start to the year!

I am pleased to announce that Macro Scheduler 10 is now available. If you’ve been keeping an eye on my blog or the forums you’ll probably already know about some of the great new features in this version:

For full change list see: Macro Scheduler v10 Release Notes

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Registered customers can now download Macro Scheduler 10 Beta.

I am pleased to announce our latest product, MacroScript Workflow Designer. With Workflow Designer you can create graphical workflows and add MacroScript (Macro Scheduler) code to actions and decisions. So you can draw flowcharts that actually work!

The Workflow Designer is a great way to manage and organise large collections of interconnecting macros. Actions and Decisions can run existing Macro Scheduler scripts, other executables, or even embedded code.

Moving code around is now as simple as drag-and-drop. Creating a loop is just a case of connecting an action with a previous one. Define logical flows through a process by inserting Decisions wherever they are needed. Workflow Designer simplifies the modeling of complex business processes as well as making management of smaller tasks easier.

Get more information here. You can watch a simple video demo here.

MacroScript Workflow Designer is currently free with Macro Scheduler Pro Enterprise 10 and 25 Packs.