Manufacturing - Revision history

Keyofdoor: Style, grammar, and clarity. Please feel free to revert if you think I was overzealous.

2026-08-22T03:15:31Z

Style, grammar, and clarity. Please feel free to revert if you think I was overzealous.

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	[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]		[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]
	All factory [[buildings]] ~~has can~~ produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.		All factory [[buildings]] produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.

	The manufacturing processes of a building can be configured using the "Building" window (default <code>F10</code>) while at the building's site. ~~The manufacturing~~ processes can also be configured remotely via the [[capitol]] building.		The manufacturing processes of a building can be configured using the "Building" window (default <code>F10</code>) while at the building's site. Manufacturing processes can also be configured remotely via the [[capitol]] building.

	==Workshops==		==Workshops==
	A factory building has a number of workshops available depending on the [[Building_Design\|building design]], these workshops are then allocated to manufacturing processes.		A factory building has a certain number of workshops available depending on the [[Building_Design\|building design]], these workshops are then allocated to manufacturing processes by a player. The input and output of a manufacturing process is multiplied by the number of workshops allocated to it, but the process duration will remain the same.

	==Manufacturing Processes==		==Manufacturing Processes==
	Each manufacturing process can only produce one [[commodity]] at a time. The number of workshops a manufacturing process has will multiply the input and output of the manufacturing process, but the process duration will be the same.

	===New===		===New===
	[[file:ManufacturingNewProcess.png\|thumb\|right\|Adding a new manufacturing process for [[Command And Control Module]]s.]]		[[file:ManufacturingNewProcess.png\|thumb\|right\|Adding a new manufacturing process for [[Command And Control Module]]s.]]
	~~If there is~~ at least one unallocated workshop~~, a new manufacturing process can be added~~.		A new manufacturing process requires at least one unallocated workshop. A small dialog with a dropdown menu allows the selection of what [[commodity]] the new manufacturing process will produce, the number of workshops, the minimum quality of the input materials, and the limit to how much of the product to stock before workers stop running the process. A limit of "0" means the workers will never stop trying to run the process.

	A small dialog with a dropdown menu allows the selection of what [[commodity]] the new manufacturing process ~~should~~ produce.

	===Remove===		===Remove===
	Removing a manufacturing process will free up all ~~the~~ allocated ~~workshops. The manufacturing process can then be added again if desired.~~		Removing a manufacturing process will free up all workshops allocated to that process.

	~~===Ordering===~~
	~~A manufacturing~~ process ~~can be move up and down the list. The order of the manufacturing processes affect which will get worked and which won't if there aren't enough workers available~~.

	==Workers==		==Workers==
	The workers indicate how many [[citizen]]s are actively working at the building. Workers will automatically be assigned to manufacturing processes that have vacant workshops from top to bottom. ~~For example; the second manufacturing process don't get~~ any ~~workers before~~ the ~~first manufacturing process has its workers equal~~ to ~~its~~ workshops.		The workers indicate how many [[citizen]]s are actively working at the building. Workers will automatically be assigned to manufacturing processes that have vacant workshops from top to bottom. They are assigned from citizens in any home that is connected to the factory, up to the number of allocated workshops. Manufacturing processes with no allocated workshops will not be assigned workers.

	A manufacturing process that has workers assigned to it will periodically ~~be run. Depending on~~ the empire's [[Tax\|income tax]] the frequency of runs ~~will be~~ lower.		A manufacturing process that has workers assigned to it will run periodically, the empire's [[Tax\|income tax]] determines the frequency of runs (but not the amount of time a run takes). A lower tax rate means less time between fetching the inputs and beginning the process.

	~~Manufacturing processes with no allocated workshops will not get any workers assigned~~ and ~~will therefore not be run~~.		===Ordering===
			A manufacturing process can be moved up and down the list. The order of the manufacturing processes determines the priority of the workers, for example; the second manufacturing process will not be allocated any workers before the first process has workers equal to its workshops.
	~~If there are enough citizens in~~ the ~~connected homes,~~ the ~~number~~ of workers in the ~~building~~ will ~~become equal to~~ the ~~number of workshops the building has.~~

	~~==Options==~~
	~~Each manufacturing~~ process has ~~a number of options~~ to ~~control what and how it should work~~.

			==Parameters==
	===Minimum Quality===		===Minimum Quality===
	Establishes the minimum [[quality]] of [[commodities]] used in the manufacturing process. Commodities of lower quality than the selected minimum will be ignored when fetching needed commodities for the manufacturing process.		Establishes the minimum [[quality]] of [[commodities]] used in the manufacturing process. Commodities of lower quality than the selected minimum will be ignored when fetching needed commodities for the manufacturing process.

	The quality of [[tool]]s and [[environmental]] factors ~~does~~ not matter~~, since~~ they have no ~~baring~~ on the quality of the end product.		The quality of [[tool]]s and [[environmental]] factors do not matter as they have no bearing on the quality of the end product.

	This option does not affect manufacturing processes that don't consume commodities. For example mining processes at [[mine]]s, farming at a [[farm]], or refining gasses from the atmosphere at a [[refinery]].		This option does not affect manufacturing processes that don't consume commodities. For example, mining processes at [[mine]]s, farming at a [[farm]], or refining gasses from the atmosphere at a [[refinery]].

	===Stock Limit===		===Stock Limit===
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	===Output===		===Output===
	The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate ~~how~~ the last run ~~of the manufacturing process went~~. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.		The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate the result of the last run. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.

	This can also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]], or obsolete discarding of product.		This can also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]], or obsolete discarding of product.

Celarious: /* Operation */

2024-03-13T04:50:06Z

Operation

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	==Operation==		==Operation==
	To view the progress of a manufacturing line or operate it manually.		To view the progress of a manufacturing line or operate it manually:

	===Components and Tools===		===Components and Tools===
	The first box lists all the [[commodities]] that will be consumed when the manufacturing line is run. The second box ~~list~~ all the [[tool]]s or other factors that are required, ~~speedup~~ or increase yield of the run. Tools may take durability damage when used.		The first box lists all the [[commodities]] that will be consumed when the manufacturing line is run. The second box lists all of the [[tool]]s or other factors that are required. There may also be optional tools that provide a [[File:Mc_DecreasesTime.png\|16px]]timer speedup, or [[File:Mc_IncreasesProduction.png\|16px]]increase the yield of the run. Tools may take durability damage when used.


	===Fetch and Run===		===Fetch and Run===
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	Tools are used from the building's tool box. If a tool is needed, one is fetched from connected buildings. Tools are used when the manufacturing process is run.		Tools are used from the building's tool box. If a tool is needed, one is fetched from connected buildings. Tools are used when the manufacturing process is run.

	''Run'' will first attempt to fetch any missing commodities, meaning that using the "Fetch" button is not actually necessary. If all needed commodities are in the manufacturing process, a check is then made for required tools and [[environmental]] factors, on success the process is started.		''Run'' will first attempt to fetch any missing commodities, meaning that using the "Fetch" button is not actually necessary. If all needed commodities are in the manufacturing process, a check is then made for required tools and [[environmental]] factors, and on success the process is started.

	===Output===		===Output===
	The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate how the last run of the manufacturing process went. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.		The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate how the last run of the manufacturing process went. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.

	~~Can~~ also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]], or obsolete discarding of product.		This can also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]], or obsolete discarding of product.

	==Manual Labor==		==Manual Labor==

Celarious: Removed mention of patents

2024-02-28T17:21:13Z

Removed mention of patents

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	[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]		[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]

	All factory [[buildings]] has can produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.		All factory [[buildings]] has can produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.

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	===Stock Limit===		===Stock Limit===
	Setting a stock limit will stop citizens from running the manufacturing process if the building's inventory has equal or greater amount of its output commodity type.		Setting a stock limit will stop citizens from running the manufacturing process if the building's inventory has equal or greater amount of its output commodity type.

	The same is true for [[patent]] research processes. Setting a patent research manufacturing line to a stock limit of 1 allows for it to repeat in case the research prototype fails, but still stop if the prototype was successful.

	==Operation==		==Operation==
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	The first box lists all the [[commodities]] that will be consumed when the manufacturing line is run. The second box list all the [[tool]]s or other factors that are required, speedup or increase yield of the run. Tools may take durability damage when used.		The first box lists all the [[commodities]] that will be consumed when the manufacturing line is run. The second box list all the [[tool]]s or other factors that are required, speedup or increase yield of the run. Tools may take durability damage when used.

	~~If the manufacturing process require a [[patent]], the [[quality]] of the produced commodity will be limited by the quality of the patent.~~

	===Fetch and Run===		===Fetch and Run===
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	The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate how the last run of the manufacturing process went. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.		The manufacturing process displays a message to indicate how the last run of the manufacturing process went. It shows the [[quality]] and quantity of the commodities produced.

	Can also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]]~~, failed [[patent]] prototypes~~, or obsolete discarding of product.		Can also display warnings about being unable to spawn a [[spacecraft]] or [[vehicle]], or obsolete discarding of product.

	==Manual Labor==		==Manual Labor==

Deantwo: Remotely.

2020-05-17T09:40:46Z

Remotely.

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	All factory [[buildings]] has can produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.		All factory [[buildings]] has can produce [[commodities]] using manufacturing processes.

	The manufacturing processes of a building can be configured using the "Building" window (default <code>F10</code>) while at the building's site. The manufacturing processes can also be configured ~~using~~ the [[capitol]] building.		The manufacturing processes of a building can be configured using the "Building" window (default <code>F10</code>) while at the building's site. The manufacturing processes can also be configured remotely via the [[capitol]] building.

	==Workshops==		==Workshops==

Deantwo: /* New */ Typo.

2020-04-01T21:56:15Z

New: Typo.

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	===New===		===New===
	[[file:ManufacturingNewProcess.png\|thumb\|right\|Adding a new manufacturing process for [[Command ~~and~~ Control Module]]s.]]		[[file:ManufacturingNewProcess.png\|thumb\|right\|Adding a new manufacturing process for [[Command And Control Module]]s.]]
	If there is at least one unallocated workshop, a new manufacturing process can be added.		If there is at least one unallocated workshop, a new manufacturing process can be added.

Deantwo: /* New */ Added picture.

2020-04-01T21:55:19Z

New: Added picture.

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	===New===		===New===
			[[file:ManufacturingNewProcess.png\|thumb\|right\|Adding a new manufacturing process for [[Command and Control Module]]s.]]
	If there is at least one unallocated workshop, a new manufacturing process can be added.		If there is at least one unallocated workshop, a new manufacturing process can be added.

Deantwo: /* Options */ Added details about stock limit option.

2020-03-15T19:30:26Z

Options: Added details about stock limit option.

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	This option does not affect manufacturing processes that don't consume commodities. For example mining processes at [[mine]]s, farming at a [[farm]], or refining gasses from the atmosphere at a [[refinery]].		This option does not affect manufacturing processes that don't consume commodities. For example mining processes at [[mine]]s, farming at a [[farm]], or refining gasses from the atmosphere at a [[refinery]].

			===Stock Limit===
			Setting a stock limit will stop citizens from running the manufacturing process if the building's inventory has equal or greater amount of its output commodity type.

			The same is true for [[patent]] research processes. Setting a patent research manufacturing line to a stock limit of 1 allows for it to repeat in case the research prototype fails, but still stop if the prototype was successful.

	==Operation==		==Operation==

Deantwo: Removed old version.

2019-04-21T20:40:16Z

Removed old version.

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	[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]		[[file:ManufacturingExample.png\|thumb\|right\|The Building window showing the manufacturing tab of an [[Electronics_Factory\|electronics factory]].]]

Deantwo: /* Ordering */ Typo.

2018-07-07T11:01:27Z

Ordering: Typo.

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	===Ordering===		===Ordering===
	A manufacturing process can be move up and down the list. The order of the manufacturing processes affect which will get worked and which won't if there aren't enough ~~worker~~ available.		A manufacturing process can be move up and down the list. The order of the manufacturing processes affect which will get worked and which won't if there aren't enough workers available.

	==Workers==		==Workers==

Haxus: /* Fetch and Run */

2018-04-26T21:43:47Z

Fetch and Run

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	===Fetch and Run===		===Fetch and Run===
	''Fetch'' will ~~take~~ needed commodities from connected buildings~~'s inventory and store them in~~ the manufacturing process. Tools are ~~not~~ fetched~~, they~~ are ~~first~~ used when the manufacturing process is run.		''Fetch'' will import needed commodities directly from the storage at connected buildings. The commodities are added to the manufacturing process. When a number of commodities is fetched, a test of their quality is made. If any fail, the number of fetched commodities is reduced. Another fetch is then required to get more.

			Tools are used from the building's tool box. If a tool is needed, one is fetched from connected buildings. Tools are used when the manufacturing process is run.

	''Run'' will first attempt to fetch any missing commodities, meaning that using the "Fetch" button is not actually necessary. If all needed commodities are in the manufacturing process, a check is then made for required tools and [[environmental]] factors, on success the process is started.		''Run'' will first attempt to fetch any missing commodities, meaning that using the "Fetch" button is not actually necessary. If all needed commodities are in the manufacturing process, a check is then made for required tools and [[environmental]] factors, on success the process is started.