Even with good macros, problems arise.
Dragging a LOGO! 8.3 from the navigator takes 2 seconds. Adding all 8 digital inputs, 4 relays, the analog input, and the power supply terminals takes minutes . With a macro, you drag, drop, and rename. That’s it. Siemens Logo Eplan P8 Macro
Engineering Utility / EPLAN Add-in / Data Generation Tool Even with good macros, problems arise
Integrated within EPLAN P8 (via Options > EPLAN Data Portal ). Search "Siemens LOGO". Siemens officially publishes: Even with good macros
An EPLAN Macro is a pre-defined building block used within EPLAN Electric P8 software. It contains the schematic symbols, 3D footprints, connection points, and device data for a specific piece of hardware.