Javascript example tutorial (19) Using HoTMetal (3)_Basic knowledge

Using javascript in HoTMetal

3. What kind of resources are suitable for scripting

When using HotMetal PRO 6.0 to write macros, you can use the following Resources:

Predefined Events

HoTMetaL PRO 6.0 defines several events as well as special user-defined macros to handle them. These macros should be named based on HoTMetal directives. For example, the macro On_Application_Open is called every time HoTMetal PRO 6.0 is opened. The user needs to define this macro and add it to the Macro/hotmetal.mcr file. We will cover all special macros in this tutorial.

Universal document editing interface

There are a total of 8 interfaces that simulate the HoTMetal graphical user interface, as follows:

Application

Document

Documents

DocumentProperty

DocumentProperties

Selection

Range

Font

Document Object Model

HoTMetal uses Document Object Model (DOM, Document Object Model). DOM is a standard model for accessing elements in web pages.

Command Bar Interface

HotMetal provides an interface for its menu bar, which is similar to a user-defined menu bar.

COM Objects

HoTMetaL PRO 6.0 supports three COM objects, which are defined in HMExtras.dll:

HMExtras.fileDlg allows you to access the file dialog box , it has rich commands (such as Save, SaveAS, etc.);

HMExtras.buttonMaker allows users to create new menu buttons;

HMExtras.colorChooser allows users to choose the menu bar color