Hi all,
I was wondering if there is a way to copy macros created in the T2+ over to the RP-6 wihtout simply rebuilding them. Im using ver. 2.0.0.528 of theatre touch software if that helps. Thanks in advace.

I am not quite sure why you would want to do that, since the software uploads the macros to the RP-6 anyway--



Understanding System Macros

In most cases, you can ignore the distinction between system and standalone macros. TheaterTouch Designer only allows macro steps valid for the type of macro under construction, and it takes care of programming the macros into the control processor even if you create them on the remote device programming screens. It is not necessary to explicitly create macros directly on the control processor for them to be run there.
In the following descriptions, "device" refers to the remote or keypad that initiates the macro (e.g. a T1/T2+/etc) and "control system" refers to the back-end device running the macros (e.g. the RP-6).

The System Macro editing screen is only needed for special control scenarios. If none of the following cases apply to you, you should create your IR codes and macros directly on the device programming screens. TheaterTouch Designer will automatically store them in the RP-6 and generate the required trigger codes with no additional effort on your part.
Scenarios requiring System Macros to be created directly:

1. You wish to mix local IR codes or use local features (page changes, button tests, etc.) on a device with IR/RS-232 codes stored in the control system from within a single macro.

In this case, you will have to create at least two macros — the macro that runs on the device and the System Macro that runs on the control system. In the System Macro, put all of the IR/RS-232/Relay/etc. commands that need to be run by the control system. Next, set the device button's output property to Standalone mode on the Output tab of the Edit Button Properties dialog. This will cause any macro you create on that button to run completely within the device – enabling you to use all of the local IR & control features available on the device. Finally, in the device's Standalone device macro insert a "System Macro" command at the appropriate point, and select the System Macro that you create on the control system interface. This will send an RF or IR trigger code (as appropriate) to cause the control system to run the System Macro you created.

2. You wish to trigger the macros with third-party remotes or keypads.

In this case, you will have to create each macro on the System Macro screen, and then use the commands under the Device/Generate IR Trigger Codes menu to create IR codes. You can then program these codes into your third-party devices to trigger the System Macros you have created.

3. You wish to re-use a single macro from within several other macros.

You can use System Macros to factor out common control functionality into a single macro, that you can call from many other macros in your system. For example, you can create a System Macro that contains the Power On commands for your system. Then, when creating other macros, you can insert a System Macro step that calls the common Power On macro you created. This allows you to easily change components by editing only the single Power On System Macro. All other macros that reference this will automatically reference the updated version after it is changed.