SkyFlyer Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 This is not a problem with Macro Express. I am creating some macros to use with Word. Just looking for someone that has used Command Line Switches. I am trying to open a document using a template. I don't get a new document based on the template, but instead get the template. Has anyone used switches and would you be willing to email offline to help me out. Or we can discuss here if that is OK. I'm new to this game of macro express. Amazing product! Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Welcome to the forum Bob! Here is a link to a previous discussion that should answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFlyer Posted February 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Thanks for the link. I'm sure I'll find the answer there. I'll try and spend more time in the forum before asking next time. Sometimes, however, you just can't put your finger on the lingo you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 >> I am trying to open a document using a template. I don't get a new document based on the template, but instead get the template. Just make a shorcut to the template, no command line switches necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyFlyer Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks. Now I have several ideas that work. My first problem was separating the parm out in the Lauch window dialog box. I did not know about the latest suggestion of just opening the template. Cool ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernd.Frisch Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Another way for opening Templates as documents ------------------------------------------------------------ A long time ago I used Wordmacros too, but as BillyBoy always changes something wit a new Word version, I switched to MacroExpress. As an example for silly Mickeysoft changes: In the Word version of Office 2000 we used the Button "File" and the first command in the menu was "New" - or if I translate correctly "FileNewDialog". In the window opening with "New" you could select the Template, which normally opens as *.doc and not as "dot". Unfortunately since Word 2002 a stupid window opens on the right handside and if you push the "File" button, you won't see that "New" command. Therefore you have to seek for "FileNewDialog" under Extras-Modify-Commands-All commands- http://www.mediocom1.de/images/Word2002DokVorlagen.gif Word in German:Search in Window "Modify" for command "FileNewDialogue" Then with drag&drop move (a copy) of the "FileNewdialog" into your command "File" menu and place it there as first command. Then with MacroExpress Program Launch: "Winword.exe"Text Type: <ALT>F Delay 10 Milliseconds Text Type: <ENTER> you could load Word, push Alt+F(file) and O(ther in German it's "Andere") or better just Enter (as I'm not sure what command name will appear in English). With a wait for LM(or RM) Mouseklick you can even make your own choice before the macro continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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