Macros overview
Macros consist of a set of predefined commands required to automate tasks . For example, you can insert data from the last period's published scenario to the current scenario, or you can run an interface service to load data from an external system.
However, some predefined macros run automatically, when a user:
- Starts a new cycle period
- Creates a new scenario
You can run a macro manually using the option from the toolbar. This table
describes the types of macros you can execute from different locations:
To run a macro at a scheduled date and time, use the external macro toolUsing the external macro tool.
| Page Name | Macro types available for execution | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Period list | System only | System |
| Cycle Period details | Cycle Period and System | Cycle Period |
| Scenario details | Scenario, Cycle Period and System | Scenario |
| Worksheet (accessed from any worksheet toolbar) | Scenario, Cycle Period and System | Scenario |
| Plansheet | Planning Engine and System | Planning Engine |
| Planning Engines list | System | System |
| Planning Engine details | Planning Engine and System | Planning Engine |