How to Create GMS File in CorelDraw ?

Before exploring how to create a GMS file in CorelDraw, we are going to describe a few basic words & concepts related to this post that will help you to better understand everything in an easier way.

What about GMS and Macro ?

A GMS (Global Macro Storage) is a file extension (.gms) basically used for storing Macros within it. Where, a Macro is a chain of instructions that can be stored & recalled, with a single command or Keystroke to automate the task. In CorelDraw it is a program written in Visual Basic. There is one file provided by Corel which is known as globalMacroStorage.gms.

In order to create a GMS file, few instructions are required as suggested below. Follow all the given steps to know how to create GMS file CorelDraw.

Two Methods on How to Create GMS File in CorelDraw !

Method 1:

1. In the very first step, open CorelDraw
2. Go to Tools from the Menu bar >> Select Macros from the drop down list >> Open Macro Manager
   
3. Now a pop-up window will appear on the right hand side with the list of all macro projects.
4. Find the ‘GlobalMacros’ and click on the plus icon to expand the modules.
   
5. Click New from the top of this window, then click on the New Module
   

Method 2:

To create an empty GMS file, follow these steps:

1. Go to the GMS folder in CorelDraw
   C:\Program Files\Corel\Graphic10\Draw\GMS
   
2. Create a new text file by right clicking on New >>Text Document
3. Rename the new document with .gms extension as like: gms
4. Launch CorelDRAW >> go to Visual Basic Editor by pressing Alt-F11
5. In Visual Basic Editor find the new project, it will have the name similar to this: ” MyNewMacros.gms”
6. Go to Properties docker (press F4 to show it, if it is not visible).
7. In the “(Name)” field, change the name of the project from “GlobalMacros” to something more like “MyNewMacros“.
8. Save all changes by pressing Control + S to the GMS file.
9. Now you have a blank GMS file ready to use. Add your macros to this file and that’s it.

Conclusion: Both these methods are reliable and can be used by a general user to create GMS File in CorelDraw. If you still have any issues regarding these steps, or are unable to execute them, then place a comment with your query. We will try to sort out your problems.