# Offset

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/tip_gray-639af3.png) | **Hint:**                                                                                                                                         |
|                                            | Store Offset is more precise when the resulting offsets are as small as possible.  It is also possible to use relative values in the programmer.  |

To enter the Offset keyword in the command line, use one of the options:

- Press MA + Update
- Type **Offset**
- Type the shortcut **Offs**

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/important_gray-89eed8.png) | **Important:**                                                                                                                                                |
|                                                  | If you use the key combination MA + Update to enter the Offset keyword in the command line, make sure you enter the Store keyword in the command line first.  |

Description

The Offset keyword is a helping keyword that helps calculate the pan and tilt offset in fixtures. 

## Syntax

\[Function] Offset 

## Example

**Requirement:**

1. Call a preset into the programmer or play a cue in the fixtures where you want to calculate the offset;
2. The position of the fixtures in 3D have to be aligned with the fixtures on real stage;
3. Adjust the pan and tilt values in the programmer so that the fixtures are in the same position on real stage.

- To calculate and use offset in the selected fixtures, type:

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/icon_commandline-input_logo_v2-0-a59235.png) | User name\[Fixture]>Store Offset |