cnee

Documentation: https://linux.die.net/man/1/cnee

Documentation: Automating Mouse Macros with Cnee

This documentation provides an overview and instructions for using cnee to record and play mouse macros stored in /woojin/Scripts/macro located on our new Linux Image (006 StormEagle). These macros enable automation of repetitive tasks through recorded mouse movements and clicks.

Folder Structure

1. /woojin/Scripts/macro

This is the main folder where all recorded macros are stored.

start:

• Purpose: A graphical entry point to interact with Cnee – starts the script “macro.sh”
• Functionality:
  • Opens a terminal window with options:
    • 1 – Record a macro.
    • 2 – Play a macro.
    • q – Quit the terminal.

macro.xns:

• Purpose: Stores the macro created by the script “macro.sh”

Using the Script

Step 1: Start the Script

1. Locate and click the start icon in /woojin/Scripts/macro.
2. A terminal window will open, displaying the following options:

Step 2: Record a Macro

To record a macro:

1. Choose Option:
   • Type 1 in the terminal and press Enter.
2. Recording Begins:
   • Every mouse movement and click will now be recorded.
   • Important: Touch gestures are not recorded; only mouse input is captured.
3. Stop Recording:
   • When you are done, press q to finish the mouse input recording.
   • Switch back to the terminal window and stop the recording process by pressing CONTROL + C.

The recorded macro is saved in the /woojin/Scripts/macro folder named “macro.xns”.

Step 3: Play a Macro

To play a recorded macro:

1. Choose Option:
   • Type 2 in the terminal and press Enter.
2. Playback Begins:
   • The system will replay the most recently recorded macro in an infinite loop.
3. Stop Playback:
   • Interrupt the playback by pressing CONTROL + C in the terminal window.