Current Page: NeXtMidas Training Macros - Part 1 (Basics) Macro Basics Types of Macros
| There are two basic types of macros: Home Macros Reside in the directory set by the `HOME` command (typically the home directory of the user). Run by preceding the macro name with percent (`%`) character at command line. Home macros are commonly called Percent Macros and occasionally called User Macros. Installed Macros Reside in the `mcr` area of an option tree. Installed by adding the macro to the command dictionary. Have their own explain files. Will show up in the list of commands generated by the `MENU` command.