GOTO preset

Question

In my sequence list I have used several presets repeatedly, going back and forth a couple times. I was wondering what the behavior of GOTO was when set for presets. 
 Sequence 1 sample: 
 Step 65 Preset 129 
 Step 66 Preset 130 
 Step 67 Preset 131 
 Step 68 Preset 130 
 Step 69 Preset 131 
 Step 70 Preset 132 
 Step 71 Preset 136 
 Step 72 Preset 137 
 Step 73 Preset 131 
 
 If I'm sitting in step 71, which step will be loaded if I press "131 GOTO"? 
 I convinced my LD that instead of re-recording new cues we could just re insert the preset, does anyone have any suggestions on how to not confuse the board op and the SM? 
 Much thanks

Richard · Accepted Answer

Step 73. 
 The rule is "Always jump forward from here." 
 Remember that sequences 'loop' through Preset Zero by default, so once it passes the 'end', it wraps back to the start and so you'll get the first instance of a given Preset if there aren't any ahead.

lidgett · Answer

I've wondered that myself when I reuse presets. The only way I know to get to the exact step you want is to go into the system settings and have the GOTO set to Step instead of preset, then have the board op and SM use the step numbers instead of the preset numbers. The real problem with this, of course, is if you have to insert a step after everyone has their scripts marked, you have to renumber everything from that point!

sclausen · Answer

Regarding the LD/SM question - use Sequence Texts. I always think of the label on the Preset as the name of the look - i.e. "Kitchen Day" and the Sequence Text as the context of that look - i.e. "Act 2, Scene 3, Joe Enters". 
 With sequence texts like those, your board op and SM will always know where they are in the list, and you can reuse and manage Presets as you will. 
 (And the GOTO List is an excellent tool for jumping around in sequences regardless of whether you reuse presets, as you cannot scroll the playback tab. :-)) 
 I hope this helps - 
 Thanks- 
 Sarah