# Embedded presets

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Embedded presets are stored within other presets. 

To create embedded presets:

1. Select fixtures in the fixture sheet.
2. Assign a preset to the fixtures selected.
3. Assign an additional preset to these fixtures. 
4. Press and hold Store. 
5. The dialog **Temporary Store Options** opens. 

![](/img/grandma2/popup_presets_temporary-store-options_v3-3-01b4ab.png)

Presets – Temporary store options

7. To create an embedded preset, tap Allow Embedded. 
8. Then, tap an empty store object in the preset pool where the embedded preset is to be stored.
9. To close the dialog, tap ![](/img/grandma2/icon_close_small_v3-2-1c8fff.png) in the upper right corner. 

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## Example

This example demonstrates an embedded preset based on a color, position and gobo preset. 

1. Select fixtures. 
2. Assign a color, position and gobo preset to these fixtures. 
3. Press and hold Store. 
4. The pop-up **Temporary Store Options** opens. 
5. Tap Allow Embedded. 
6. To store the embedded preset in the preset pool **All**, tap an empty pool object in this preset pool. 

**Hint:**\
If you update one of the presets selected for the fixtures, the embedded preset will automatically be updated as well. 

![](/img/grandma2/window_embedded-preset_v3-3-cdec43.png)

_Embedded preset in the pool All_

7. You have now created an embedded preset marked by a white E within the object.