# Manage pool objects

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The following examples explains on the group pool how to manage and organize pool objects in pools. These examples are valid for all pool objects.

Every of the following actions is oopsable. For more information see [oops and undo](/grandma2/key_ws_oops/).

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## Store new empty pool objects

Empty pool objects are useful for preprogramming and to fill them later with content in the venue. You can also use them to organize the pool as a label for the following pool objects.

**Requirement:** [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/).

To store new empty pool objects:

- Press Store and tap on an empty pool tile.

\- or -

- Press Store Group 17 Please.

![](/img/grandma2/window_goup-pool_empty-pool-object_v3-2-44e93c.png)

_Groups pool - empty pool object_

An empty group pool object is stored in the group pool. An empty pool object is indicated by a gray font.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Store command](/grandma2/key_keyword_store/) to store new empty pool objects.

 

Pool object numbers may also differ in color. For more information see [Workspace - Colors - System](/grandma2/key_ws_colors_system/). 

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## Label pool objects

Clear and unique pool object labels will help you and other people running the show to keep organized.

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To label pool objects:

1. Press Assign Assign (= Label) and tap at the to be labeled group object tile.\
   \- or -\
   Press Assign Assign (= Label) Group 17 Please.

   ![](/img/grandma2/popup_enter-name-for-group_v3_2-28644a.png)

   _Enter Name for Group pop-up_
2. Use a keyboard or open the virtual keyboard by tapping at the **plus **![](/img/grandma2/icon_plus_small_v3-2-ae05d9.png) to enter the new group name in the green edit line for example **Backtruss**.
3. Press Please.

![](/img/grandma2/window_goup-pool_labeled-pool-object_v3-2-01f283.png)

_Group pool - labeled empty pool object_

The group is labeled as Backtruss.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Label command](/grandma2/key_keyword_label/) to label pool objects.

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## Move pool objects

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To move pool objects around in a pool:

- Press Move, tap at the to be moved pool object and then tap at the new pool object place.

\- or -

- Press Move Group 17 At 18 Please.

If the destination of the pool object is already taken the pool objects will switch the places.

The group pool object is moved.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Move command](/grandma2/key_keyword_move/) to move pool objects.

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## Copy pool objects

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To copy pool objects in a pool:

- Press Copy, tap at the to be copied pool object and then tap at the copied pool object destination.

\- or -

- Press Copy Group 16 At 17 Please.

![](/img/grandma2/window_goup-pool_copied-pool-object_v3-2-b43701.png)

_Group pool - copied pool object_

Group 16 is copied at group 17. The copied group is indicated by a **#2**.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Copy keyword](/grandma2/key_keyword_copy/) to copy pool objects.

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## Edit pool objects

**Restriction:**\
The Pages Channel Pool, the Pages Exec Pool, and the Views Pool does not support the Edit pool objects function.

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To edit pool objects:

- Press Edit and tap at the to be edited pool object.

\- or- 

- Press Edit Group 17 Please.

The respective edit mode or editor opens.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Edit command](/grandma2/key_keyword_edit/) to edit pool objects.

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## Insert pool objects

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To insert an existing pool object between two other pool objects:

- Press Move Move Move (= Insert) and tap and hold Group 8 and move by drag and drop at Group 2.

\- or -

- Press Move Move Move (= Insert) Group 8 At 2 Please

Group 8 is moved at Group 2. All other groups are moved to the next empty pool object.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Insert command](/grandma2/key_keyword_insert/) to insert pool objects.

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## Lock pool objects

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To lock pool objects in a pool:

- Type Lock in the command line and tap at the to be locked pool object tile.

Group 17 is locked. A locked pool object is indicated by a **yellow lock** ![](/img/grandma2/icon_yellow-lock_small_v3-2-d4df53.png).

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Lock keyword](/grandma2/key_keyword_lock/) to lock pool objects.

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## Unlock pool objects

**Important:**\
You can unlock only pool objects indicated by a yellow lock ![](/img/grandma2/icon_yellow-lock_small_v3-2-d4df53.png).

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing locked group pool object

To unlock pool objects in a pool:

- Type Unlock in the command line and tap at the to be unlocked pool object tile.

Group 17 is unlocked.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the Unlock keyword to unlock pool objects.

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## Delete pool objects

**Requirements:**

- [Open groups pool](/grandma2/key_windows/)
- Existing groups pool object

To delete pool objects in a pool:

- Press Del and tap the to be deleted pool object tile.

\- or -

- Press Del Group 17 Please.

\- or -

- Press and hold the Del and then tap several pool objects.

Group 17 is deleted.

**Hint:**\
You can also use the [Delete command](/grandma2/key_keyword_delete/) to delete pool objects.