Creating a Macro - Updated for V2.1

Macros are used to send multiple commands from a single button. In iRule, you can combine commands from the same Device, different Device, different Command types (IR, serial & IP) and different Gateways offereing you the greatest flexibility possible. This tutorial covers how to create and configure a macro and has been updated for version 2.1. The delays are now automatically added to a macro between the commands. Delays can still be modified to customize the timing.

1. Drag and drop Device codes to the button.
2. Drag and drop addititional Device codes to the button.
3. Repeat the drag and drop to complete the command macro
4. Adjust the order if needed.

Step One: Devices

Expand the Device and Codes to show the available Codes that can be assigned to a button.

Step Two: Drag and Drop

Drag and drop the Device code to the button in the main interface window. The button where the command will be assigned is highlighted in blue.

Step Three: Functional Button

The button now has a single Device code assigned to it. The button is no longer grayed out.

Step Four: Additional Codes

The button now has a single Device code assigned to it. The button is no longer grayed out.

Step Five: Additional Codes

Drag and drop additional commands to the button.

Step Six: Additional Codes

Drag and drop additional commands to the button.

Step Seven: Adjust as Needed

You can adjust the timing of the delays as needed. By default, the delays will be set to 0.2 seconds .