Prefilled Macro Overview

A prefilled macro map specifies the fields in the forward macro that are copied to the return macro when the driver replies to the message.

You specify whether the driver can change the copied information. Using prefilled macros saves time and reduces errors. You must create the forward and return macros before you create a prefilled macro map.

Note: Prefilled macros require an OmniExpress firmware version of 21.76 or higher or an OmniTRACS firmware version of 18.11 or higher. They are supported on MCPs.

Rules and tips for creating prefilled macro maps:

A forward macro (FM)can be mapped to more than one return macro (RM) or vice versa. But there can be only one mapping between a forward and return macro. Examples:
- FM 03 can be mapped to RM 20 and RM 21.
- RM 20 can be mapped to FM 03 and FM 08.
- Only one mapping between FM 03 and RM 20 can be created.
If a forward macro is mapped to only one return macro, specify the reply-to (return) macro in the forward macro.
Mapped fields in the forward and return macro must be the same field type and length. For example, a brief date field has to be mapped to a brief date field.

Key blocks

A prefilled macro map can contain a key block. A key block is a set of repeating fields, such as a list of pickups. The driver positions his cursor in the row from which to prefill before pressing the reply key, and data from that line is copied to the reply.