Alexis Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I just installed Macro Express Pro Version 6. MEX Pro jumped from 4.9 to 6.0.0.1 so i expected quite something. You need a new license. This is the update information: - New redesign of the program makes it easier than ever to use Macro Express Pro.- Support for ultra-high definition / 4K monitors.- Improved the navigation in dialogs and windows.- Command dialogs are now resizable so you can see more info without scrolling.- Many commands now allow entering multiple lines of information.- Themes allow choices that adjust the look and feel of the program. Choose from predefined or custom themes.- Choose between large or small icons within the program.- Choose fonts for specific areas of the program.- Enhanced the Quick Wizards.- Improved the Quick Setup Wizard that runs when the program is first installed.- The About box now indicates when a update is available.- An optional automated update process is included to ensure you are using the latest version.- Dozens of other enhancements and fixes.- Updated so more 64 bit processes are included in dialogs listing processes.- A button now shows the content of the text in the Encrypted Text command. After trying it out for 3 hours i was not able to see any significant changes so far. You can change the folder size in the Macro Explorer. Remarkably i don´t see progress if it comes to the functionality. But is not this a macro program should be about. Who cares about the theme of the macro editor? I was not able to find just one new command or an existing one with enhanced functionality. How would i loved to have a multiple choice menu with some basic layout and formatting options. ;-( Maybe i am missing here something. Can anybody help me out here? Is there a more explicit description of the new features (Dozens of enhancements) mentioned above? What are the MEX Pro 6 best features and does make it more powerful? Thanks Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acantor Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 There do not appear to be a lot of new features, but I am noticing many enhancements to the usability and accessibility of the user interface. For example, the ability to write Macro Express scripts via keyboard is vastly improved: with Version 6, there is less need to point and click, which speeds up the process of creating and editing scripts. You can see this improved functionality while creating a new macro. When the "Create New Macro" dialog box gains focus, you can change the activation by pressing a single character, e.g., S for "Shortkey," N for "No Activation," etc. And then you can Tab between fields. This was not possible with the old version. The automatic update feature is cool. Overall, I would say the improvements are incremental -- yet significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypin Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Version 6 is new news to me! When and how did get announced? I see no mention here. Nor does Help > Check for Updates mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acantor Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 I received this e-blast late Wednesday this week: MacroExpress Announcing All New Versions and 50% off Black Friday Sale Macro Express 5 Macro Express 6 Pro $49.95 $24.98 $69.95 $34.98 Order from macros.com/order.htm and use this coupon code: News2018 What's New in Macro Express Redesign of the program makes it easier than ever to use Macro Express. Support for ultra-high definition / 4K monitors. Themes allow choices that adjust the look and feel of the program. Choose from predefined or custom themes. An optional automated update process is included to ensure you are using the latest version. Dozens of other improvements. Hurry and save 50% Sale ends Saturday, November 24, 2018 Buy Now You are receiving this message as a Macro Express customer. If you no longer wish to receive Macro Express promotional emails unsubscribe here. Insight Software Solutions, Inc.; PO Box 106; Kaysville, Utah 84037-0106 - www.macros.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypin Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Thanks @acantor. No such email received here. And as at Saturday 24 November 2018, 1018 (UK GMT) there's still no link in Help > Check for updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acantor Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Hi Terry, I think that link only appears in the new version. Try downloading a copy from the Macro Express website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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terrypin Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I misinterpreted that previous window, which did not specify the new version. But here it is. No special 'upgrade price' for existing users apparently, so rather expensive £54 for what sounds like mainly a UI improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look_Up Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) You have completely removed the information on the shop page for the upgrade price. A few days ago there was the possibility to upgrade from version 4 to version 6. I think you need to contact Macro Express Support - info@wintools.com to get a discount. The upgrade price was: 1 license 19$ 2 licenses 34$ I think I don't really know if it's worth switching either. I struggle with myself. @Alexis I don't have any further information than from the website Edited November 25, 2018 by Look_Up answer to topic creator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amonaghan Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Terry, I didn't get any email either. I'm in low paid temporary work at the moment, so can't justify the full price for what appears on the whole to be cosmetic changes. I may have made the switch at the (not seen here) discounted price, especially as a long term user. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypin Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I finally got the email and also a 'Black Friday/Monday' offer of a lower price. So I've just bought it for about £35. It will be some while before I install it though, as I'm preoccupied with a video project. Also, I have many macros that work with MX Pro 4 and I expect they will need editing if the UI has changed. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acantor Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 The macros I imported from the "old" Pro version to the new Version 6 are working fine. I paid the modest cost to upgrade to the new version as a way to acknowledge the efforts of the people at Insight Software Solutions who keep a niche product like Macro Express available and up-to-date. Macro Express is absolutely essential to my workflow; when I am not using my MEP scripts, most tasks take much, much longer to perform. So I feel I am getting more than my money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypin Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I didn’t word that carefully enough. I meant I have macros that operate on MX Pro 4 itself. I feel the same as you about how essential MX Pro is to my workflow. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acantor Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 36 minutes ago, terrypin said: I meant I have macros that operate on MX Pro 4 itself. Wouldn't that be an interesting thread? A discussion of Macro Express scripts for controlling Macro Express! (I regularly use 25 or 30 Macro Express commands to automate script writing. So far, I haven't had to edit any of the them to work in Version 6.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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