Frequently Asked Questions: VBScript Macros

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You can automate your work in the Visual C++ Developer Studio by writing VBScript macros to perform routine tasks. The following are some frequently asked questions about VBScript macros.

• How do I debug a VBScript macro?

• If I change an existing macro, when does that change become effective?

• How do I handle events?

• Can I create code that I can also use in Internet Explorer?

• Can I write macros in languages other than VBScript?

• Can a VBScript macro call functions or programs outside of Visual C++?

• Are VBScript macros stored in projects?

• In a VBScript macro, can I control builds on another computer?

• Can I write VBScript macros that interact with a database?

• Can I write VBScript macros that interact with Visual SourceSafe?

• Where can I find sample VBScript macros?