Start with a small sequence
A macro performs steps in order. Begin with a task you already do by hand, such as opening an app, waiting for it to be ready, and typing a short piece of text.
Open Macros and create a macro. Give it a clear name. The editor and available steps can vary between beta builds, so use the actions shown in your installed version.
Add and arrange steps
Add the application or desktop action you want to run first.
Add the next action, such as pressing a shortcut or typing text.
Insert a delay if the following step needs an app or window to finish opening.
Arrange the sequence in the order you expect it to execute.
Save it, then test it with disposable content.
Keemate supports different action types, including keyboard actions, text, app launching, delays, and AI-related actions where the editor offers them. Each step should have the information it needs before the macro starts.
Pay attention to focus
Typing and keyboard shortcuts act on the app or window that has focus. If the wrong app is in front, the same keys may produce a different result.
Make the target application explicit where possible. Allow time for slow operations and test the full sequence from the state in which you will normally start it.
A macro can change documents and application state. Test it away from important work, and inspect a sequence before running it. An Undo command in one app may not undo the entire macro.
Assign it to Studio Pad
Once the macro works, open your Studio Pad editor, choose a key, and select the macro from the action library. Test it after leaving configuration mode.
For a macro that is useful only in one app, consider an app-specific profile so the same physical key can serve a different purpose elsewhere.
When a macro is unreliable
Check the starting app, window focus, required permissions, and timing between steps. If a step depends on a screen location, changed window sizes or layouts can affect it.
Reduce the sequence until the failing step is clear. Fix that step, then add the rest back. A short, predictable macro is more useful than a long sequence you have to watch closely.
