absolute rotary encoder with mcp23017 #12

Hey guys its me again, sorry but can i put it? // Type for the MIDI encoders (translates position to MIDI messages)
struct CCMCPEncoder : GenericMIDIRotaryEncoder<MCPEncoderType::MCP23017Encoder,
CCAbsoluteEncoder> {
CCMCPEncoder(MCPEncoderType::MCP23017Encoder enc, MIDIAddress address,
int16_t multiplier = 1, uint8_t pulsesPerStep = 4)
: GenericMIDIRotaryEncoder(std::move(enc), address, multiplier,
pulsesPerStep, {}) {}
}; i wanna move the encoders as a knob or fader, but, when i move the encoder cw or ccw it move top or 0 (127 or 0) can i use absolute cc with the mcp23017? if its a really noob question really so sorry.
Thanks in advice.
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