# Fixture Types

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Fixture types are used to visualize and control real-life fixtures on stage.

A fixture type is a footprint of an actual fixture, smoke machine, laser, media server, dimmer, or anything to be controlled and visualized with a grandMA3 console.

A fixture type is described with the following parameters:

- modes
- channels
- physical properties

You can find many fixture types and manufacturers in the grandMA3 library.

Fixture types are also available for download from MA Fixture Share and GDTF Share webpages.

Beyond that, it is possible to build a fixture from scratch with its parameters and attributes using the fixture builder! The grandMA3 software includes its fixture builder.\
Using the GDTF Builder is also an option.

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## Links

For more information on Fixture Share, see <https://www.malighting.com/training-support/fixture-shares/>.

For more information on GDTF Share, see <https://gdtf-share.com/>.

For more information on GDTF Builder, see <https://fixturebuilder.gdtf-share.com/>.

## Subtopics

- [Import Fixture Types](/grandma3/2-4/ft_import/)
- [Build Fixture Types](/grandma3/2-4/ft_build/)
- [Export Fixture Types](/grandma3/2-4/ft_export/)