The .macro file command defines the file name that contains the Output Processor macro items. Macros may contain multiple Output Processor commands and text.
A macro is an item in a given file reference with an item-ID of the format .macroid. The item-ID of the macro must begin with a period.
NOTE |
The macro file name cannot have any periods. |
Items from the macro file are included in the Output Processor documents by entering the item-ID of the macro in the document. Any string preceded by a period that is not a standard Output Processor command is treated as a macro.
A macro can reside in the file being edited, or another file. If a macro file name has not been declared, the Output Processor looks for the macro in the current file. After the macro has been processed, control returns to the original document item.
Syntax
.macro file file.reference |
Synonym(s)
.mf |
Example(s)
The item to process resides in the templates file, with an item-ID of .fax.
u document letter 01 This letter is to inform you of the following information. 02 .macro file templates 03 .fax 04 05 Sincerely yours, 06 07 Your Name Here |
The item to process resides in the dm account in the templates file with an item-ID of .fax.
u document letter 01 This letter is to inform you of the following information. 02 .macro file dm,templates, 03 .fax 04 05 Sincerely yours, 06 07 Your Name Here |
The item to process resides on the current account and same file (document) with an item-ID of .fax.
u document letter 01 This letter is to inform you of the following information. 02 03 .fax 04 05 Sincerely yours, 06 07 Your Name Here |
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