# Macro > A stored sequence of PhotoRobot Controls commands that automates multi-step capture across folders. Also known as: macros, PhotoRobot macros. Category: Software. A macro in PhotoRobot Controls is a stored sequence of commands that automates a capture workflow across one or more folders. Commands include changing folder, running a sequence, copying images between folders and loading presets. ## How PhotoRobot uses it A typical macro captures a 360 spin and copies selected frames into a stills folder, so the same angles are not photographed twice. A macro can also pause so the operator can turn an object upside down to capture its other hemisphere. Macros can be triggered by barcodes and tags, and [Macro PI Action](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/macro-pi-action) adds PhotoRobot Intelligence steps to them. ## See on photorobot.com - [Macros configuration and functionality guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/macros-config-functions) ## Related terms - [Preset](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/preset): Saved PhotoRobot Controls settings for capture and editing, applied automatically to similar products. - [Macro PI Action](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/macro-pi-action): Runs PhotoRobot Intelligence steps such as Metadata Suggest and Ask PI automatically inside macros. - [Capture sequence](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/capture-sequence): The programmed order of angles, camera triggers and movements a robot performs to photograph an item. - [Wizard mode](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/wizard-mode): PhotoRobot Controls mode that guides an operator through predefined capture steps one at a time. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 8 pages. Most relevant: - [PhotoRobot Macros Configuration and Functionality Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/macros-config-functions): The following user guide describes the configuration and functionality of Macros in PhotoRobot Controls Application (CAPP). - [Recommended Cameras for PhotoRobot Systems](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/recommended-cameras): The suggested macro lens with PhotoRobot recommended cameras is the Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens (f/2.8 L Macro IS USM). - [Capturing Images with PhotoRobot - User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/capturing-images): Macros in CAPP enable users to define commands for the capture process of an item and its folders (spin, stills, etc). - [Getting Started - A PhotoRobot User Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/getting-started): Macros in CAPP enable users to define commands for the capture process of an item and its folders (spin, stills, etc). - [Macro PI - From Assistant to Fully Automated Pipeline](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/macro-pi-action): …Macro PI enables teams to execute PI (π) capabilities directly inside repeatable macro flows, not only through manual dialogs. - [Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/jewelry-photography): For this photoshoot, we used the Canon EF 100 mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM lens. - [PhotoRobot Hardware and Software Updates & New Features](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/new-features-updates): Updated Macros for Cloud Subscription Power Users. - [Software Pricing Levels](https://www.photorobot.com/software-pricing): …and collaboration Network functions (cloud-based) Multi-user (concurent users) Macro programming Users Production users Backstage users API Hardware controls PhotoRobots Canon Cameras DMX (Still)…