Introduction
The macros in IDL iTools provide a shortcut mechanism that lets you quickly and automatically repeat a sequence of operations. You can record a series of actions in one iTool or several iTools, save the series as a macro, and then apply it to a new set of data to save you from having to repeat the actions manually.
This chapter discusses the following areas:
- More information about macros (see What Are Macros?)
- Recording macros (see Recording Macros)
- Running macros (see Running Macros)
- Editing macros (see Using the Macro Editor)
- Making selection and tool changes within a macro (see Making Selection and Tool Changes)
- Importing and exporting macros (see Importing and Exporting Macros)
