By default Macro Recorder records mouse actions in "absolute" screen coordinates (i.e. coordinates that are relative to the top left corner of the screen). This can lead to misbehaviour and errors during macro replays, because when a window is opened or a new program is started, you can not predict the new window's location. Mouse recording based on absolute coordinates makes it resolution dependent and window-position sensitive.
Macro Recorder features unique "SMART-Rec" technology which gives intelligence to mouse recording. When this option is enabled (see settings) Macro Recorder will attempt to switch between window-relative and screen-relative coordinates when necessary. E.g. - when you perform some mouse actions with your desktop or taskbar, Macro Recorder will record your activity in absolute screen coordinates. But as soon as you switch to a specific window, Macro Recorder will start recording your actions in window-relative coordinates.
Screen-relative and window-relative mouse commands are displayed differently in the main window commands list. Window-relative coordinates are labeled "Rel X" and "Rel Y", and absolute coordinates are displayed as "X" and "Y".
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