Create macros working in any Windows application and trigger them using hot-key or text shortcut, from custom toolbar, by defined mouse action or schedule to run the macro at defined time or when specific event occurs. 150+ commands is available.

Pros: Macro ToolsWorks is powerful Windows automation tool. Its strong built-in macro language (170+ commands) allows you to eliminate most of everyday repetitive tasks. That helps creation of macros in any of the Windows applications. These macros can be activated in several ways, keyboard shortcuts, text triggers, from a customized toolbar or even by scheduling one to run at specified times or on a specific event happening. All that power can be harnessed to make a simple macro or almost a complex and sophisticated application. Macro ToolsWorks allows user to automate almost all aspects of everyday working with computer - file and directory manipulation, windows manipulation, text replacement, text processing, file download/upload (FTP), and more. Application specific macros, variety macro triggers, ability to share macros in work groups, clipboard macros, smart macro recorder, macro password protection are some useful features. Besides enhanced security (AES encryption), ability to run macros over network, VBA compatible macro language with integrated IDE, debugger and dialog editor, ability to create a macro player macro file, additional macro commands add to the power of the application. Application specific macros can be created that get triggered by the same starting mechanism giving the controls a similarity of operation. Shared macros can be shared by users over a enterprise network. Prevent unauthorized use through password protection. Password protected macros cannot be edited/ modified by unintended users either. Full featured macro editor and a debugger provide the development tools necessary for developing these sophisticated macros.

Cons: Needs quite a bit learning and familiarity with the tools to use them effectively, but then sophisticated stuff do need intimate learning.

Overall: This is a very sophisticated tool with very useful features, a 4 star item without a doubt.