You can create macros using any programming tool that supports OLE automation. The most popular of these tools is Microsoft Visual Basic. Creating macros and their .EXE files is done outside Solid Edge.

Some of the uses of macros include:

• Combining more than one command

• Automating a series of tasks

• Speeding up routine tasks

You can use the Run Macro command to run any program that has an .EXE extension.