is there a way to have a macro button on a magic sheet indicate that it is currently active. ie if I have 5 macros set up with various sub times, to have the one currently active be indicated.

A basic programming technique is to use a dummy channel. It has endless possibilities to hold information. 

As part of your macro set an unpatched channel level/color. Then use it's level to change the button state/color/whatever. The details depend on exactly what your macro is, and how you want it to look.

A basic programming technique is to use a dummy channel. It has endless possibilities to hold information. 

As part of your macro set an unpatched channel level/color. Then use it's level to change the button state/color/whatever. The details depend on exactly what your macro is, and how you want it to look.