Powermill Macro [2021] Jun 2026

This guide covers the fundamentals of PowerMill macro programming, from recording simple commands to developing advanced automation strategies. What is a PowerMill Macro?

// Create a 10mm end mill CREATE TOOL ; ENDMILL EDIT TOOL "1" NAME "10mm_Endmill" EDIT TOOL "1" DIAMETER 10.0 Use code with caution. Key Elements of Macro Programming Use // or /* ... */ to add notes to your code. powermill macro

Perform the actions you wish to automate (e.g., create a block, set a safe plane, create a tool). Click on the macro toolbar to end the recording. This guide covers the fundamentals of PowerMill macro

// This is a comment (ignored by PowerMill) create a block