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Macro is a a rule or pattern which specifies how a certain input (like a combination of keys) must be mapped to an output string replacement according to a defined procedure.
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A '''Macro''' is a a rule or pattern which specifies how a certain input (like a combination of keys) must be mapped to an output string replacement according to a defined procedure.


In Vintage Story, Macros are used to use certain commands quick without need to type the command on the chat which saves some time when you need it.
In Vintage Story, Macros are used to use certain commands quick without need to type the command on the chat which saves some time when you need it.


== Creation ==
== Creation ==
[[File:Macro Editor.png|alt=Example of a Macro Editor|thumb|363x363px]]
[[File:Macro Editor.png|alt=Example of a Macro Editor|thumb|363x363px]]
In order to access all your Macros, press Ctrl + M, then you need to name your Macro, write a command and tell which inputs on the keyboard needs to trigger the command by typing the right hotkeys (single or combo) it works both for server and client commands.
In order to access all your Macros, press Ctrl + M, then you need to name your Macro, write a command and tell which inputs on the keyboard needs to trigger the command by typing the right hotkeys (single or combo) it works both for server and client commands.


Or type the follow [[List of server commands/macro|server commands]]:
Or type the follow [[List of server commands/macro|server commands]]:
== Recommendations ==
== Recommendations ==


=== Name ===
=== Name ===
Name all the Macros with unique names to work.
Name all the Macros with unique names to work.


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=== Hotkeys ===
=== Hotkeys ===
Insert multiple hotkeys [Ctrl, Alt, Shift, etc.] + [Anything] because that the game already has a lot of hotkeys that serve a purpose.
Insert multiple hotkeys [Ctrl, Alt, Shift, etc.] + [Anything] because that the game already has a lot of hotkeys that serve a purpose.


If you modify the hotkey of a already existing macro, it will not work unless you restart the game
If you modify the hotkey of a already existing macro, it will not work unless you restart the game.
 
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