Focusing for Gobos vs positions

I'm kind of confused about the focus parameter. I update the focus in each of my position palettes. But during a show if I use a gobo, it's not in focus, so I started also updating the focus in my gobo palettes. But this doesn't seem to work.
What is the best way to make sure you've always got a sharp beam and sharp gobos?

Also, In the control panel - what happens if you select 'record focus parameters seperate?"

thanks!
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    Hi john,
    When recording palettes for gobos i sometimes create a palette in the beam directory that might include
    Hard Focus gobo Wheel 1
    Soft Focus gobo Wheel 1
    Hard Focus gobo Wheel 2
    Soft Focus gobo Wheel 2

    I use these palettes when programming so i only have to update the 4 pallettes rather than every gobo every day
    Remember that if your fixture has a zoom lens option this is also going to affect the appearance of the gobo.
    So again maybe record some pallettes
    tight zoom
    50% zoom
    wide zoom

    These would then be updated as required.
    Others may have different options of getting to the same point,

    best C
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    Hi john,
    When recording palettes for gobos i sometimes create a palette in the beam directory that might include
    Hard Focus gobo Wheel 1
    Soft Focus gobo Wheel 1
    Hard Focus gobo Wheel 2
    Soft Focus gobo Wheel 2

    I use these palettes when programming so i only have to update the 4 pallettes rather than every gobo every day
    Remember that if your fixture has a zoom lens option this is also going to affect the appearance of the gobo.
    So again maybe record some pallettes
    tight zoom
    50% zoom
    wide zoom

    These would then be updated as required.
    Others may have different options of getting to the same point,

    best C
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