How to run a macro when Image-Pro Premier starts

PierreD · July 2013

There are 2 ways to do this, using the command line or simply by handling some project event.

How to specify a macro on Image-Pro Premier's command line

Using a command prompt, it is possible to specify a macro to run once Premier is started. The syntax is "Image-Pro-Premier" <Optional Project Path>?Call <Project Name>.<Macro Name>

The optional project path is useful to make sure that the project containing the macro is loaded and it looks something like the following.

How to run a macro each time a project is loaded

Another approach is to use the project's Load event, which is a special macro that runs every time a project is loaded.

    Public Sub ThisProject_Loading() Handles ThisProject.Loading
        MsgBox "Project is loading"
    End Sub

How to run a macro the first time a project is loaded

Note however that this event is triggered each time the project loads, not only the first time. An additional test can be added to identify the very first load like in the following example.

    Public Sub ThisProject_Loading() Handles ThisProject.Loading
        If ThisApplication.MainForm.Tag Is Nothing Then
            MsgBox "Image-Pro Premier just started"
            ThisApplication.MainForm.Tag="Started"
        End If
    End Sub