The database contains a number of default macros predefined for convenience of use and uniformity. If needed, for any default macro, you can assign one or more custom macro names or change the macro description on the Macro Definitions dialog. You can also associate a macro function with a particular macro name.
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Your user defined macro names must be unique, do not copy or use existing macro names as this results in the macros failing to display correctly.
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Other users working in the same domain or in the same project (when the domain type is Owner operator) can use your customized macro definitions.
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A macro name can contain a maximum of 30 characters.
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If you want to assign a macro function to a macro directly on a drawing, you can add a function abbreviation of up to 4 characters to the macro. The total number of allowed characters, including separators (periods) is 50.
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To see the entire list of Smart Instrumentation macros, you can generate a macro report for the type of drawings you are working with (hook-ups or loop drawings). See Generate a Macro Report.
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Plug and Socket macros, for example PIN_NAME, are not supported in CAD generation.