Macros

Jk07 There is no difference. You can either define a macro within a component/endpoint, or you can create a macros file that contains one or more macro definitions, and that file can be included in other files via the <#import /> or <#include /> constructs.

A good intro into the difference between Macros and Endpoints can be found in this article:

Community platform customization points and architecture (developer.khoros.com)

Further reading about Macros: Macros and functions (developer.khoros.com)

..and endpoints: About endpoints (developer.khoros.com)