Macros Sprint — Layout 60

With the components still selected, go to File -> Save as macro... . Give it a descriptive name and save it in your user library folder. Pro-Tip: The "Component" vs. "Group" Distinction

Every "Resistor 0805" on your board will have the exact same pad spacing, reducing soldering errors. macros sprint layout 60

When you save a macro, Sprint-Layout treats it as a single entity. If you click on one pad, the whole macro is selected. With the components still selected, go to File

By mastering the macro library in Sprint-Layout 6.0, you move away from "drawing" and start "designing." Pro-Tip: The "Component" vs

You can assign a (e.g., R1) and a Value (e.g., 10k) to the macro, which makes generating a Bill of Materials (BOM) much easier later on. Importing External Macro Packs

Use the pad and drawing tools to create the footprint exactly as per the manufacturer's datasheet. Ensure your grid is set correctly (usually 1.27mm or 2.54mm for through-hole).