Alienware Command Center User Guide

Creating macros

1. In the FX Control Panel, click the MACROS tab.
2. In the ACTIVE SYSTEM THEME section, click MACROS.
   A pop-up menu appears prompting you to select the device to which you want to apply macros.
3. In the MACROS tab, click + to create a macro.
   The CREATE NEW MACRO dialog box is displayed.
4. In the CREATE NEW MACRO dialog box, enter the macro name, and then click the following tabs:
   • KEYSTROKE: To assign a macro for a particular keystroke on the Alienware keyboard.
   • MACRO: To create complex macros, record actions, and assign the keystrokes to the macro. Click REC and STOP to start and stop recording the macro, respectively.
   • SHORTCUT: To enter a shortcut to a program, folder, or website. Click SAVE SHORTCUT to save the shortcut created.
   • TEXT BLOCK: To enter some repetitive text when a keystroke is pressed.
5. Click SAVE MACRO to save the macro.
6. Click SAVE THEME to apply the macro to the theme.