# Nearest Forward Multiple Spikes

Nearest Forward Multiple Spikes move the motor forward to the closest multiple of Factor plus Offset. Put another way:

$$NewPosition=Round↑(CurrentMotorPosition/Factor)∗Factor+Offset$$

Nearest Forward Multiple Spikes use the `→` icon in the Spike List to indicate that they are a nearest forward multiple.

## Change The Type

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To change the type of spike, select the spike in the Spike List and then select nearest forward multiple from the type dropdown menu.

## Changing The Factor

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To change the factor double-click in the Factor column and give it a new factor.

## Changing The Offset

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To change the offset double-click in the Offset column and give it a new offset.

## Example

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In this example we want to rotate the turntable forward to the 9 o'clock position (assuming upstage is 12 o'clock and downstage is 6 o'clock). For this we set our factor to 360 degrees (one full revolution) and our offset to 270 degrees (9 o'clock).