Defining system macros

You can define or edit the system macros, which are executed in a global context and are not specific to a cycle period or scenario.

To define or edit a system macro:

  1. Select Configuration > Cycle > Macros.
  2. Select a macro and click Details.
  3. On the Macro page, click Edit. Specify this information:
    Name
    Specify the name of the macro.
    Display Name
    Specify the name to be displayed in the application. This is an optional field.
    Users
    Select or specify the users who can access the selected macro.
    System
    Indicates whether the macro is system generated.
    Type
    The type of macro. Select System.
    Module
    The module for which the macro is applicable. This field is not applicable for macros of the type, System.
    Tags
    The tag linked to the macro. Select from a list of pre-defined tags displayed in the Tags window. You can link one or more tags to a calculation rule. This option is used to group common elements, which can be linked to entities such as measures or worksheets.
    Roles
    Select or specify the roles that have access to the macro.
  4. On the Details tab, click New.
  5. In the Step window, specify this information:
    Command
    Specify the command that must be executed. A command consists of a function and parameters. For example, SaveDiscardScenarios("Normal (M)","","","","","600").
    Note: Each step consists of a command and is executed in a sequence.
    Description
    The description of the step.
  6. Click Submit and Back to List.