We are now ready to follow the six steps of the synchronous counter design procedure. Steps 1 and 2 have already been done, so we can proceed with steps 3 and 4 . Table 7- 6 shows each possible PRESENT state of D,B, and A and the desired NEXT state , along with the levels at each J and K input needed to achieve the transitions . Note that in all cases, the Direction input , D, does not change in going fror.