RECORD (Short Name: REC)
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Use the RECORD command to record a series of keystrokes in a script file.

record

Options

OFF
Stops recording.

script
Specifies the name of the recorded file. A drive and path specification can be added in the form D:\PATHNAME/FILENAME.EXT.

About the RECORD Command

You can also choose Record a Script from the Utilities menu to record a series of keystrokes. R:BASE prompts for a script file name; enter any valid file name, including a drive and directory path name if desired.

To end recording, use the RECORD OFF command, or choose Stop Recording from the Utilities menu in R:BASE for Windows.

A script file is also called a playback file.

Use the RBEDIT command to edit a script file.

Examples

The following command begins recording all keystrokes into the file named GETFILE.

RECORD getfile

The command below stops the current recording session and saves the script file using the name specified with the RECORD command.

RECORD OFF