Make sure that the desired program window has focus if the action is configured to search the bitmap in the currently focussed program. Otherwise, Macro Recorder may abort the image area analysis with a hint that the image area is not unique for example, SmartClick is not suitable to click anywhere in the middle of a large monochrome area. Use the wildcard for dynamically changing window titles: Replace "MyWonderfulDocument.doc - Word" with "* - Word" if you want to switch to Word, regardless of the name of the file currently loaded in Word.Ĭhoose a click position that visually differs from the rest of the desktop. Click the window you want Macro Recorder to switch focus to.
In the window change action, click the cross-hair button.Let Macro Recorder scan the program name and window title: The Microsoft browser "Edge" has the edgy program name "ApplicationFrameHost.exe". Microsoft UWP programs may show different titles than expected. Database programs may use the currently selected database item in the program title.īy the way, program names (vs titles) sometimes also have confusingly weird names.Editing programs show the current file name and path which is currently being edited.The browser title shows the currently loaded web page title which is different on different web pages.Note, that the title may change dynamically: Make sure that the defined window title matches the actual title in the desired window. Often, this is called "keygen protection". Please check if your antivirus program blocks Macro Recorder from automating your computer. Security-critical applications (for example, banking software) may be specially protected against remote automation, so they cannot be controlled by Macro Recorder. Solution: Start Macro Recorder with administrator rights as well (right-click on program file and choose "Run as administrator"). Windows only: If Macro Recorder was started with normal user rights (default case), then it cannot control program windows started with extended administrator rights.
Please note, that you may need to reconfirm the settings after a software update. Please carefully follow the installation instructions.
Your installation may be out-of-date, even if you checked for updates.
Check the download page if you are using the latest version.