Create 'subroutines' for modular, top-down macro design?

[Wulfgar]

Hey folks,

 

I've looked through the archives, and I can't seem to find something similiar to my question, so here goes.

 

I'm wondering if it's possible to assign macro script commands to variables? I'm pursuing top-down programming, similar to what's found here.

 

Yes, I know it's PHP and HTML. I'm trying to work the idea, not the specific code found on that page.

 

Can we assign several lines of script to a variable, and then create a 'backbone' macro that calls those variables?

 

I'm currently experimenting with the method that ejs proposed here.

 

Has anyone tried this?

[Cory]

IMHO the best way to do this is the way I do it.

 

What I do is create small reusable macros to use as subroutines. In the parent macro I use the Macro Run command and if I need to pass data between I do it with the registry. Works slick. I have some examples here.

 

 

I don't know if that's what you're looking for but..

[stan]

You may be able to use the Run Macro in Variable command. Save the macro commands to a variable such as T1. Then use the Run Macro in Variable command to run what is stored in T1.