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  1. #1
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    Start macro with input button

    I have made a macro for release of my tool. It contains several operations. I also made a button on my screen that executes the macro. But now I want to use an external input button to execute the same macro. How do I do that?

    I tried the OEM 301 and it works but lets say I want to execute several macros with different inputs, how do I do that?

    Is it possible to connect an input to an hotkey? Because then I can give my screen button a hotkey, or am I wrong?

    Nice forum!
    /Georg

  2. #2
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    You assign the hotkey in Screen4, then, in ports and pins, set an OEM Trigger for the external input and assign the same hotkey as the button.
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    How do I assign a hotkey to the OEM Trigger? In the System Hotkeys?

  4. #4
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    Ports and Pins, I think. Input Signals page.
    Gerry

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    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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  5. #5
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    I have tried the hotkey tab in the Input Signal page but it seams to be for emulating the input with the hotkey. Or am I wrong?

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