# MAtricks interleave

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This topic illustrates how to use MAtricksInterleave based on an example. 

For information on the keyword see [MAtricksInterleave](/grandma2/key_keyword_matricksinterleave/). 

**Requirement:**

- Fixtures are selected via the command line or keys.

For more information on how to select fixtures for the usage of MAtricks see [MAtricks](/grandma2/key_matricks/#select_fixtures_matricks).

### Example

**Initial situation:**

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1. To apply the MAtricksInterleave, tap the button on the left of the ![](/img/grandma2/icon_minus_v3-2-0401ec.png) sign displayed below **Interleave** in the MAtricks toolbar. 

For more information on the toolbar see [MAtricks toolbar](/grandma2/key_matricks_toolbar/).

2. The calculator opens.\
   -Enter 4.
3. Press Please. 

-or-

-Use the command line as follows:

\[Channel]> MAtricksInterleave 4

-Press Please.  

The fixtures are selected in an interval of 4. 

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4. To jump to the adjacent fixture holding the interval of 4, press Next. 

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5. To jump to the next fixture, press Next. 

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6. To reselect the fixtures, simultaneously press Prev and Next. 

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7. To move through the selection in the interval of 4, press and hold ![ma](/img/grandma2/ma_1-290dfd.png) and press Next. 

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8. To move further through the selection, press and hold ![ma](/img/grandma2/ma_1-290dfd.png) and press Next.

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9. To reselect all rows, press and hold ![ma](/img/grandma2/ma_1-290dfd.png) and simultaneously press Prev and Next. 

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**Hint:**\
To jump to the third fixture in the second row:\
1\. Press Next Next Next.\
2\. Press and hold ![ma](/img/grandma2/ma_1-290dfd.png) and press Next.\
3\. Press and hold ![ma](/img/grandma2/ma_1-290dfd.png) and press Next.\
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10. To disable the MAtricksInterleave, press and hold Set and simultaneously press Prev and Next. 

The MAtricksInterleave is now disabled.