diff --git a/docs/source/simulation_components/system/common/common_configuration.rst b/docs/source/simulation_components/system/common/common_configuration.rst
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--- a/docs/source/simulation_components/system/common/common_configuration.rst
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@@ -16,3 +16,12 @@ The type of software that should be added. To add |SOFTWARE_NAME| this must be |
 ===========
 
 The configuration options are the attributes that fall under the options for an application.
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+
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+``fix_duration``
+""""""""""""""""
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+Optional. Default value is ``2``.
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+The number of timesteps the |SOFTWARE_NAME| will remain in a ``FIXING`` state before going into a ``GOOD`` state.