# Import Fixture Types

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Fixture Types is used to import fixtures for later use.

It is possible to import fixture types from these libraries:

- **grandMA3** fixtures
- Converted **grandMA2** fixtures
- Fixtures using **GDTF** format

## Fixture Types Menu

1. To access the Patch menu, press Menu and then tap Patch.

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/tip_gray-639af3.png) | **Hint:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|                                            | When creating a new show, the Insert New Fixtures window opens. It's a good habit to import new Fixture Types from the Fixture Types menu. Tap ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/icon_cross_15px-9b559c.png)on the top right corner of the Insert New Fixtures window to close it. |

## Subtopics

- [Import GDTF](/grandma3/2-4/ft_import_gdtf/)
- [Conflicts in Fixture Types](/grandma3/2-4/ft_conflicts_in_fixture_types/)