# Step 5: Code Frame Review
**Layout**: Split panel - codes on the left, response assignments on the right
**Selecting a question:** Use the dropdown at the top to switch between questions. A checkmark appears next to approved questions.
#### **Reviewing codes:**
**Each code shows:**
* Code number and label
* Response count (how many responses are assigned to this code)
* Source badge: "AI" (generated) or "User" (manually added)
**Editing codes:**
▎ After merge, split, or add operations, the AI automatically re-runs code assignment in the background. You'll see a brief processing indicator.
**Assigning responses manually:**
On the right panel:
* Each response shows its text and currently assigned code(s)
* Click the + button to assign a code from the dropdown
* Click the × on a code badge to remove an assignment
* Use the search box to find specific responses
**Multi-coding enforcement:**
* If multi-coding is OFF: The + button disappears after 1 code is assigned
* If multi-coding is ON: The + button disappears after reaching the max codes per response
**Approval workflow:**
Each question goes through three states:
1. Draft → Click "Mark as Proposed" when you're satisfied with the code structure
2. Proposed → Click "Approve" to lock the code frame, or "Revert to Draft" to keep editing
3. Approved → Codes are locked and ready for automated coding
▎ You must approve ALL questions before continuing. The Continue button remains disabled until every question shows a checkmark.
