Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for managing a large number of associated interconnects within an integrated circuit involving a modular approach to the macro cell layout. In a circumstance where a macro can be employed for multiple instantiations, and wherein such a design unique signals must be distributed to each instantiation, certain commonalities may exist which can be exploited to achieve a simple yet elegant approach facilitating the routing of these unique signal paths and premapping standardized contact points.