# Encoder grouping

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Encoder grouping is used to collectively take attributes into the programmer. 

**Important:**\
It is advisable to set the encoder grouping before creating a new show. That is, before generating presets. Particularly when using the function "Encoder Grouping" in the menu **Auto Create Presets**.

**Important:**\
Encoder groupings are non user-definable. That is, once created, they are valid for the entire show file. 

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### How To Group Encoders

1. Tap **Setup -> Patch and Fixture Schedule**
2. Then tap Fixture Types on the right of the dialog **EditSetup**
3. Tap Attribute & Encoder Grouping on the right of the dialog Fixture Types. 

![](/img/grandma2/img_encoder-grouping_v3-3-cacdad.png)

_Attribute & Encoder Grouping_

4. The dialog **Edit Setup/Fixture Type/Attribute & Encoder Grouping** opens. 
5. To edit or create new encoder grouping:\
   -Choose a preset type in the **List of Preset Types** at the top on the left.\
   -After that, choose a feature in **Features of Preset Type** at the top on the right. \
   -Then tap and hold the column "Encoder Grouping" in **Attributes of Feature** at the bottom on the left.\
   -The pop-up **Select Group** opens.\
   -Choose one of the groups in this pop-up.\
   -To create a new group, scroll down and tap **New Group**.

**Hint:**\
Many attributes are already grouped, for example the function pan and tilt or RGB.\
Pan and tilt is grouped since the position a fixture occupies has two directions. \
RGB is grouped, because the color consists of a mixture between red, green and blue. 

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