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  • Macro definition:
    • A macro is a script containing a set of other NeXtMidas commands.
    • Macros can include procedures and subroutines.
    • Macros are stored in a text file with the extension .mm.
    • Macros are plain-text and can be edited with any standard text editor.
X-Midas Users Take Note:
NeXtMidas macros are plain text files with the extension .mm that get run directly. X-Midas macros use both .txt (plain text) and .mcr (compiled) extensions since X-Midas macros require compilation. NeXtMidas macros do not need to be compiled!

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