# Preset

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This page describes the syntax and how to use the preset command.

To go to the preset command, press Preset on the console.

## Description

With the preset command, you can e.g.

- label a preset
- apply presets to fixtures

## Syntax

1\. Label a preset.

Label Preset 1

2\. Apply a preset to a fixture.

Fixture 1 At Preset 1

## Example 1

Let´s assume, you will label dimmer preset 1 as "close".

1\. Open the [dimmer presets pool](/dot2/key_viewitem_preset/).

2\. a) Press Label Preset 1 Please.

2\. b) Press Label and tap on preset 1 in the dimmer preset pool.

The [Enter Name for Window](/dot2/key_window_enternameforwindow/) opens.

## Example 2

Let´s assume, you will apply color preset 2 (= red) to fixture 1.

There are two ways to do this:

a) Select fixture 1 in the [fixtures view](/dot2/key_viewitem_fixture/), open the [color presets pool](/dot2/key_viewitem_preset/) and tap on preset 2 (= red).

b) Press Fixture 1 At Preset 4 (= color presets pool) . 2 (= preset 2 red) Please.

Preset 2 from the color preset pool is applied at fixture 1.

## Related Links

- [Preset Key](/dot2/key_key_preset/)
- [Presets Pools](/dot2/key_viewitem_preset/)