Macro vs. Function

[TheVig]

Gintaras,

I've been using QM for just over four years now and I just realized that I really don't use macros ever. Most of what I use are member functions or functions.

Could you explain in what circumstances using a macro would be a better choice than a function?

Thanks,
jim

[Gintaras]

Macros usually are safer when automating something or testing something.
1. You can see when a macro is running. Red tray icon.
2. You can press Pause to stop it.
3. You cannot accidentally launch more than 1 macro to run simultaneously. It is important when using eg key or mouse commands.

[TheVig]

Thanks. That clears it up.

Actually now I realize with the stuff I'm doing with QuickMacros, I'm fine running mostly functions.

I've used macros in the past for stuff I wasn't sure wouldn't get caught in an infinite loop that I'd have to stop with the pause key.