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In the [[World of Warcraft]], a '''macro''' is a method of combining several actions to execute in a single button press or keystroke. At any time, you can have 18 macros that are available to all your characters on all servers within one [[account]], and 18 other macros that are available to each specific character, for a total of 36 macros that each character has access to. | In the ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', a '''macro''' is a method of combining several actions to execute in a single button press or keystroke. At any time, you can have 18 macros that are available to all your characters on all servers within one [[account]], and 18 other macros that are available to each specific character, for a total of 36 macros that each character has access to. | ||
A macro may also refer to some automated method (programmed keystrokes and/or mouse movements) to fight or repeat some action. Macros, if performed ''outside of the standard game client'' may be considered [[cheating]]. Don't be afraid though: Everything you can do with in-game macros is ok. | A macro may also refer to some automated method (programmed keystrokes and/or mouse movements) to fight or repeat some action. Macros, if performed ''outside of the standard game client'' may be considered [[cheating]]. Don't be afraid though: Everything you can do with in-game macros is ok. | ||
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'''To edit your account-wide macros outside the game''', find your <code>World of Warcraft\WTF\Account\''<account name>''\macros-cache.txt</code> file, and edit it using Notepad or another trusted text editor. (Wordpad does not work even if you save it as a text file.) To edit your character-specific macros, find your <code>...\Account\''<account name>''\''<server name>''\''<char name>''\macros-cache.txt</code> file, and edit it in the same manner. As you do this, note that the macros should probably be numbered starting with 1 and continue to 18 on the account-wide macros; and starting with 16777217 and continue to 16777234 for your character-specific macros. They don't need to be in order from the beginning of the file. It is probably best to save at least one account-wide and one character-specific macro in the game before you create your own macro file, to be familiar with macro file structure and to be sure of the numbering of macros. | '''To edit your account-wide macros outside the game''', find your <code>World of Warcraft\WTF\Account\''<account name>''\macros-cache.txt</code> file, and edit it using Notepad or another trusted text editor. (Wordpad does not work even if you save it as a text file.) To edit your character-specific macros, find your <code>...\Account\''<account name>''\''<server name>''\''<char name>''\macros-cache.txt</code> file, and edit it in the same manner. As you do this, note that the macros should probably be numbered starting with 1 and continue to 18 on the account-wide macros; and starting with 16777217 and continue to 16777234 for your character-specific macros. They don't need to be in order from the beginning of the file. It is probably best to save at least one account-wide and one character-specific macro in the game before you create your own macro file, to be familiar with macro file structure and to be sure of the numbering of macros. | ||
== Macros in World of Warcraft 1.0 == | == Macros in ''World of Warcraft'' 1.0 == | ||
{{main|Macro (1.0)}} | {{main|Macro (1.0)}} | ||
== Macros in World of Warcraft 2.0 == | == Macros in ''World of Warcraft'' 2.0 == | ||
The 2.0 release of the World of Warcraft game engine revamped how macros were made and how they were used.[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=64187212&sid=1] | The 2.0 release of the ''World of Warcraft'' game engine revamped how macros were made and how they were used.[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=64187212&sid=1] | ||
For a comprehensive guide to the new macros, see [[HOWTO: Make a Macro|2.0 Macro guide]]. | For a comprehensive guide to the new macros, see [[HOWTO: Make a Macro|2.0 Macro guide]]. | ||
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Welcome to the macros section. Here you will find sample macros others have developed to meet a particular need. If you are unclear what a [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Slash_Commands|slash command]], [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Macros|macro]] or [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Scripts|script]] is, you are encouraged to visit the [[UI Beginners Guide]]. Although slash commands, macros and scripts are technically different, the term ''macro'' is often used loosely. | Welcome to the macros section. Here you will find sample macros others have developed to meet a particular need. If you are unclear what a [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Slash_Commands|slash command]], [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Macros|macro]] or [[UI_Beginners_Guide#Scripts|script]] is, you are encouraged to visit the [[UI Beginners Guide]]. Although slash commands, macros, and scripts are technically different, the term ''macro'' is often used loosely. | ||
If you need detailed instructions for creating your first macro, please visit [[HOWTO: Make a Macro]]. If you have questions regarding the limitations and capabilities of macros, please visit [[UI FAQ/Macros and Scripts]]. If you have questions concerning the logic of a particular macro, you may find your answers under the [[World of Warcraft API]]. | If you need detailed instructions for creating your first macro, please visit [[HOWTO: Make a Macro]]. If you have questions regarding the limitations and capabilities of macros, please visit [[UI FAQ/Macros and Scripts]]. If you have questions concerning the logic of a particular macro, you may find your answers under the [[World of Warcraft API]]. | ||
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You will notice a navigation box on many of the macro pages including this one. This box can help you quickly move between various collections of macros. | You will notice a navigation box on many of the macro pages including this one. This box can help you quickly move between various collections of macros. | ||
One final note | One final note: Macro functionality may change as Blizzard continues to evolve World of Warcraft. Over time, some macros may cease to function. Keep this in mind when working with a macro written by someone else. | ||
Have fun and good luck! | Have fun and good luck! | ||