# Creating a Tightening Program

If the list is empty, then no tightening programs have been created. Start by creating a new tightening program:

1. In the Plant structure area, select a controller.

2. Go to Tightening program .

   The Tightening program overview displays a list of available tightening programs.

3. Select Add. The Create new Tightening Program window is displayed.

4. To create a new tightening program, enter the parameters described in the table below .

5. Select Add. The window closes and the workspace shows the configuration menu where more parameters must be added.

Create new tightening program parameters
Parameter | Description
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Name | Issue the tightening program with a name in the parameter entry field.
Index (Tightening program number) | The first free index number is given by default, but any other free number can be assigned to the tightening program. The index number can not be changed at a later stage. Enter an optional index number in the parameter entry field.
Strategy | Select tightening strategy from the shortcut menu.
Control strategy | Select from the shortcut menu. Only applicable to certain strategies.
Target | Select to which final target the tightening shall be performed. Select from the shortcut menu.
Target | Enter the target value(s) in torque and/or degrees for the tightening step.

The available strategies depend on the IAM module and the controller software license.