Mastering Macros

Macros chain multiple actions into a single button press. You can combine keyboard shortcuts, mouse clicks, app activations, pauses, and other action types into 1 sequence.

Example: Save, Minimize, and Open a Note App

This macro saves your work, minimizes the active window, and opens a note-taking app.

Step 1: Add a Save Action

Add a Keyboard Shortcut action and set it to Command + S.

Step 2: Add a Minimize Action

Add a Keyboard Shortcut action and set it to Command + M.

Step 3: Add an Activate Application Action

Add an Activate Application action and select a note-taking app (e.g., Evernote, Bear, or Apple Notes).

Step 4: Assign the Macro

In Edit Mode, select a button, open the Macro section in the Inspector, and add the 3 actions from Steps 1-3.

Step 5: Test the Macro

Exit Edit Mode and tap the button. MetaGrid Pro executes each action in sequence. The dashboard top bar briefly displays each action as it runs.

If you assign a name to the macro, the top bar shows the macro name instead of the individual actions.

Pro Tip: Add a Pause action between steps if the target app needs time to process each action. For example, insert a pause between the minimize and app activation steps for smoother transitions.

Verify that Command + S is the save shortcut in your target application before relying on this macro.