> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.altoura.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Gem Placement in Author Mode Author Mode step panel with the diamond-shaped gem icon and a tethered line connecting to a placed anchor in the physical environment ## Overview In **Author** mode, each step includes a diamond-shaped **gem icon** at the bottom of the main step panel. This gem allows you to place a step-level anchor into the physical space. When placed, a visible tethered line connects the step panel to the anchor location. This visual link is also shown in **Operator** mode. The gem placement applies only to the current step. *** ## When to Use This Feature Use the gem placement to: * Visually link a step to a specific physical location * Guide operators to a precise point in the environment * Provide spatial context for step instructions Each step can have its own anchor placement. *** # Place the Step Anchor (Author Mode) ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Locate the **gem icon** at the bottom of the step panel. 2. Click the gem icon. 3. Move your pointer to the desired location in the physical space. 4. Click to place the anchor. ### What Happens Next * The gem is placed at the selected physical location. * A visible **tethered line** connects the step panel to the placed anchor. * The step is now spatially linked to that location. *** # Tethered Line Behavior Once placed: * A thread-like line remains visible between the step panel and the anchor. * This same tethered line is shown when the procedure is accessed in **Operator** mode. * The tether helps users visually identify where the step applies in the environment. *** # Step-Level Behavior Gem placement is configured per step. * A step may have a placed anchor. * Another step may not have one. * When navigating forward or backward, the tether updates based on that step’s configuration. If no anchor was placed for a step: * No tethered line appears.