Layout 6.0: Macros Sprint

Start small: Create a macro for your most used resistor footprint tomorrow. Then build a via-stitching array. Within a week, you will have a personal library that makes board design feel like assembling LEGO bricks rather than carving stone.

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While many users treat the software as purely manual, the macro system transforms it into a powerful semi-automated tool. This article will dive deep into what macros are, how to create them, advanced editing techniques, and how to use them to slash your design time by 75%. In the context of Sprint Layout, a macro is a saved selection of board elements—including copper tracks, pads, vias, component outlines, silk screen text, and even keep-out zones. Unlike a simple "copy-paste" which temporarily stores data in RAM, a macro saves this data as a separate .lmk (Layout Macro) file on your hard drive. Macros Sprint Layout 6.0

Remember the golden rule: