> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/en-site-productivity/asset-management/echelons/creating-a-new-echelon.md).

# Creating a new echelon

Echelons refers to a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner to accomplish a specific task.

Create a new echelon by clicking **Create New** on right hand side of the page. 

<figure><img src="/files/aLHwaRxRgCx7toQVCbZG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Echelons - Create new</p></figcaption></figure>

When creating a new echelon, there are two separate tabs to be filled; General and Machines.&#x20;

## General

Basic settings tab contains total of two (2) fields of information, from which one (1) is mandatory.&#x20;

* Name\*
  * Name of the echelon
* Site
  * Lists all the sites within the tenant

<figure><img src="/files/q5IMg8T1wN8XpFpjTTbK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Echelon - General parameters</p></figcaption></figure>

## Machines

Machines tab becomes editable after clicking **Add New.**&#x20;

After that, you will have to pick the machine that you want to add to the echelon from the ribbon and assign a date. Click **Save**.&#x20;

You can repeat this action as many times as needed to add machines to the echelon.

<figure><img src="/files/Vx3tDZoHPq3y5aXbQqeC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Echelon - Machines parameters</p></figcaption></figure>

When all the information is filled and the echelon is ready, save the echelon and its settings by clicking **Submit.**