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CW macros in SmartSDR for MAC

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zlham
zlham Member ✭✭
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Hi all, I am new to the Mac, so there may be a simple answer. The 7.2.3 in the manual for the Mac shows that you can allocate function keys to trigger the CW, PSK, RTTY, or voice macros. My version 2.9.55 does not have an option to allocate function keys. Has it been removed, or do I have a setting wrong somewhere?

thanks ZL3DW

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  • K3SF
    K3SF Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2025 Answer ✓
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    three screen one is CWX macro builder then there si CWX macro buttons and final cwx viewer with live send section

    cwx-macros at 8.09.46 PM.png

    this is short example of all three … but really only need execution button and viewer/send live

    this example does not show Function key setting for macro as this is how i normally use cwx but you can assign keyboard function key to each of the cwx button/messages…this would the require to hit fn#1 would require you to hit 'fn' on the lkeyboard and the number '1' key at the same time…

    i find it easier to use the mouse to touch the execution buttons

    Paul K3SF

  • K3SF
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    i verified that the manual doesnt agree with the sw…

    column for function key is now missing in current sw version

    i didnt take notice of it at first but upon further investigation saw the error

    sent discrepancy report to marcus

    paul k3sf

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  • Neil D Friedman N3DF
    Neil D Friedman N3DF Member ✭✭✭✭
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    I think the Mac guide may be referring to the physical function buttons on the Maestro and M models—but am not certain.

  • zlham
    zlham Member ✭✭
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    Thanks but the image in the manual shows the setup screen with F1 and F2 function keys. I don't have that option on my setup screen.

  • zlham
    zlham Member ✭✭
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    I found that you can use the Keyboard Shortcuts to send CW macros. They can be assigned to F13 to F19 and many other keys, so the problem is solved.

  • K3SF
    K3SF Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2025
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    yes…you have found the right solution…

    i found out i was making a mistake…with confusing number key vs function keys on my keyboard

    Marcus does some awesome sw development

    Paul K3SF

  • zlham
    zlham Member ✭✭
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    Thanks Paul. Re: Marcus does some awesome sw development. I agree. SmartSDR for Mac is excellent.

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