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create custom step type from step

Hello,

 

is there a way to create a custom step type from an existing step? We often use DLL functions, sometimes from kernel32.dll and the like, and sometimes people configure the steps directly only to discover later, that the function would be useful to several people. It would be nice then, if all the module and parameter settings from the configured step could be carried over to the step type instead of being made all over again.

 

Regards

 

Peter

 

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You can use the templates feature.

Its present on the left side below the step types pane.

Just drag the existing step into the steps folder of the templates.

 

This can be reused across all your programs.( similar to the step types)

Right click to export/import to other machines.

 

or you can create a new type palette which will need more effort - but will be user friendly if GUI features are added.

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Thank you. Hadn't thought of this feature, very helpful.

 

And sorry for not answering earlier, I get so many emails these days ...

 

Regards

 

Peter

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