# Creating a Multistep Program

To create a multistep program, drag and drop steps, monitors and restrictions in the tightening area.

Steps can only be placed between the start and end points of the program, whilst monitors and restrictions can only be placed on steps.

Function |  | Description
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Start and end points |  | Start and end points of the multistep program. All steps must be placed between these two points.
Adding a step |  | Drag a step from the list and drop it in the desired position between the start and end points.
Moving a step |  | Click and hold a step and move it to the desired position
Showing step properties |  | Click on the step to reveal the properties
Closing step properties |  | Click anywhere in the tightening area to close the properties menu
Deleting a step |  | Open the step properties and click Delete at the bottom of the menu
Adding a restriction/monitor |  | Drag a restriction/monitor from the list and drop it on the appropriate step.
Moving a restriction/monitor |  | Click and hold the icon (checkmark for monitor, stop sign for restriction) and drag and drop it on the appropriate step
Showing restriction/monitor properties |  | Click on the restriction/monitor icon to reveal the properties menu
Closing restriction/monitor properties |  | Click anywhere in the tightening area to close the properties menu
Deleting a restriction/monitor |  | Open the restriction/monitor properties and click on Delete at the bottom of the menu
Step error |  | When a validation error occurs in a step, that step will be marked. Note that when the step properties are opened, the parameter causing the error will also be marked.
Monitor/Restriction error |  | When a validation error occurs in a monitor or restriction, that monitor or restriction will be marked. Note that when the monitor/restriction properties are opened, the parameter causing the error will also be marked.
Forbidden placement |  | When a particular placement (of a step, monitor or restriction) is not allowed, the placeholder icon will not be shown.