CNET Editors' review
This is a very handy freeware macro maker that suffers from an unfortunate error. MacroMaker's complex interface really isn't that difficult to master. It's logically designed and included most options intermediate to advanced users would want in a macro editor. This isn't a program for the novice user, as there isn't extreme error checking of constructed macros.
MacroMaker expects some application knowledge and rewards users with a flexible macro construction interface. Most users will find themselves easily building complicated macros right from the start. Adding commands is a mere matter of clicking buttons or using well-labeled pull-down menus. You can easily set your macro to invoke by hot key, word or phrase, or on a user-selected schedule. We wish the Recording function was as robust. The program does make it easy to record your keyboard presses and mouse movements. You can simply record both, or even select one or the other. However, our testers suffered a program-stopping error every time they tried editing a saved recorded macro.
Though we wouldn't recommend the recording feature, the rest of MacroMaker is a robust and flexible macro creator. Experienced users looking for a simple, freeware macro tool should definitely give this program a test.
Publisher's Description
From Anthony Mathews:
MacroMaker allows you to create macros or recordings to automate most anything that you already do by hand. MacroMaker was written more for the use of people who regularly use computers and programmers rather than the casual PC user. Most anything you know how to do by hand can be translated into a macro or recording in MacroMaker. If you are having to perform repetitive tasks, this program will help you out tremendiously. The user can simulate a series of keystrokes, mouse events, play back previous recordings of keystrokes and mouse events or execute some built-in functions with just a keystroke. You can even store content from the clipboard in internal MacroMaker buffers for later use.
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 13 votes
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Current version:
2.6 starsout of 13 votes
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"Worked then stopped working"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Has a good amount of functionality
Cons
Stopped working more than once
Summary
I installed, made a macro, it worked, then it stopped working about an hour later. Remade the macro, it worked, then it stopped working again.
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"Install problems?"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
You need to install Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86). After that the program will run without a problem.
the makers website also has a zip file available with a setup executable. that might solve problems with the .msi installer.Cons
- Have not tried the program yet.
- Difficult to installSummary
Just to give a quick tumbs up. Will try the program and will rewrite this review.
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"Waste of Time"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Getting what I paid for.
Cons
Would not run. No uninstaller.
Summary
Might be worth a try if you can get it to work.
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"Executable fails to run"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Some of the previous reviews seemed positive.
Cons
The executable fails to run after installation.
Summary
If this program actually worked, I suspect it might be quite useful.
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"Didn't install right. Wouldn't work"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
I closed all progs to install, but would not load. Even re-installed, but no-go
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"Didn't work"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Install easy but would not work and caused the system to hang and lock up
Cons
Would not work and caused the system to hang and lock up. Rebooted twice and still had same problem. Removed and the system went back to normal
Summary
Would not work and caused the system to hang and lock up.
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"Very handy program"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Works with any software program.
Cons
Won't work with Vista. :-(
Summary
I have used this program for years and have come to depend on it. I really miss it in Vista.
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"Wont run in Vista"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Dont know!
Cons
Could not get this to run in Vista Biz
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"Nice! Easy to learn. Highly recommended."
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Well designed user interface. Easy to learn quickly, thanks to the concise and well-written help file. Works flawlessly.
Cons
Nothing that I don't like.
Summary
Unlike some other automation programs I've tried, Macro Maker is easy to learn and it works beautifully. I made a donation to the developer.
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"Didn't work for me"
Version: MacroMaker 2.0.0.4
Pros
Very Little
Cons
It's not at all intuitive, and hung up on me the first time I used it. I had to do a total reboot to shut it off.
Summary
Don't waste your time. There's got to be better products out there.
