# Copying and Pasting tightening programs

It is possible to copy and paste tightening programs. The following rules applies for controllers in the fixtured family (FlexSystem, PF8 Synchronized tightening and PF6000 Synchronized tightening):

- Copy and paste can be done on the same controller.

- Copy and paste can be done between fixtured controller types from version 3.8 and above.

- It is not possible to copy and paste from a newer controller to an older version.

Validation errors that need to be corrected may occur if copy and paste is done between different controller types.

A copy of a tightening program always includes everything as for example attached or associated programs and links.

Examples:

A copy of a tightening program with a loosening program attached > The paste create a tightening program and a loosening program attached.

Copying and pasting

1. Select a controller in the plant structure.

2. Select Tightening Program. The workspace area shows all the available programs or sequences.

3. Right-click on a single row or select check boxes for several rows, right click and select Copy.

4. To paste the copy into the same controller, right-click anywhere in the empty workspace area and select paste. The copy is added to the first available position in the existing list.

   If there is no space in the list for the copy, the whole operation will fail.

   To paste the copy into another controller; select a controller in the plant structure and then select the applicable workspace. Right-click in the workspace and select paste.

   It is also possible to paste a copy into the Program Templates library workspace.

5. Double-click the pasted copy to open and modify it.