VC80 Macro setup using My-T-Soft Setup

Details

Issue / Question

How to setup a macro key to launch an application or open a website?

This article provides a way to setup Macro using My-T-Soft Setup

Applicable To

VC80 Windows OS

Resolution / Answer

1. Open VCControlPanel (there should be a short-cut from desktop)

2. Click on Bezel Keyboard

3. Enable 'Use My-T-Soft macro mapping’ (slide the switch from left to right)

4. Close VCControl Panel 
5. Open My-T-Soft (there should be a short-cut from desktop)

6. Open Menu

7. Select My-T-Soft Setup

8. Click on Build-A-Macro

9. Under 'Select Macro Panel' select ‘VC80 - Zebra VC80 Macro Panel’

10. Click on desired Macro Key (example M1)

11. Under 'This Key Will...' select 'Launch Application'
12. Under Application, enter the application name and path in the edit box or Browse to select an application (example C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
13. Click OK to save

14. Click on next desired Macro key (example M2)
15. Under 'This Key Will...' make sure 'Activate Keystroke Macro' is selected
16. Under 'Keystroke Macro', type the desired URL followed by [Enter] (example http://www.zebra.com[Enter])
17. Click on OK to save

18. Close My-T-Soft Setup

For more info see Chapter 5 – Build-A-Macro – My-T-Soft for Windows User Guide