Macros overview

Macros are certain strings that are either replaced or processed by the program when it inserts lines. Using macros, you can add the current time and date, insert the commands emulating pressing the Tab or Enter keys...

Note: Macros are available only in the PRO version of the program.

Types of macros supported by Flashpaste Pro:

   Date and Time:

  • %Date% - Current date insertion.
  • %Time% - Ccurrent time insertion..
  • %DateTime% - Current date and time insertion.
  • %ExTime(...)% - An extended macro for inserting time and date in any format.
    Keystroke emulation:
  • %VK_TAB% - Insert the command emulating pressing the TAB key.
  • %VK_ENTER% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Enter key.
  • %VK_SPACE% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Space key.
  • %VK_UP% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Arrow Up key.
  • %VK_DOWN% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Arrow Down key.
  • %VK_LEFT% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Arrow Left key.
  • %VK_RIGHT% - Insert the command emulating pressing the Arrow Right key.

Use the macros %Local_1%, %Local_2% and %Local_3% to insert local texts. Each of the macros is replaced with the local text with the corresponding number. This type of macros can be useful when the database with lines for the program is stored on a network resource and used by several people. In this case the line database can contain such text as "Best regards, %Local_1%" while the variable %Local_1% is different for each workplace and can contain your name. You can set the values of the local variables in the macros configuration dialog box


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