Factory

The factory is the main play area in Little Big Workshop. Factories can be customized and expanded according to changing needs.

Construction tool
Use the Construction Tool to build walls, create new rooms, and customize the factory layout. Left click and drag to create new walls or rooms. Dragging a line creates a single wall, while dragging a box will create an enclosed room. Note that every room needs a door in order to function - it's not possible to create strange and enclosed spaces where workers may be trapped for eternity.

When done creating new layouts, confirm the renovation by clicking Order at the bottom right of the screen. This sort of work is not suitable for operators, so each remodeling is performed by an external crew of builders.

Doors
Doors can be placed on any wall of the factory as long as there is sufficient space open on both sides of the location. To remove a door and fill up the opening, simply right click on it and then click on the Demolish button.

Plots and expansion
Buying plots allows players to expand their factory when they are running out of space. Each plot has a cost associated with it - the larger the plot, the higher the cost.

Movement obstruction
As workstations are placed and items are stored throughout the factory, players will need to take the layout into consideration. Workers tend to move slower and more cautiously if their paths are narrow, or if there are too many loose items on the floor.

The current amount of obstruction can be viewed by turning on the Obstruction Lens in the upper right corner of the screen.

Room comfort
Working in the production industry can be quite demanding for the senses and it's important to keep workers comfortable and happy. An unmotivated worker that is forced to work in a "bad" environment will lose energy much quicker, leading to more frequent breaks and lowered efficiency for the factory.

Almost all furniture and workstations contribute to the overall comfort in the factory. Machines and workstations lower the comfort by creating noise, weird smells, and disturbance. To counter this, place decorations and relaxation items that beautify the work area and improve the overall mood of the workers. The amount of comfort is represented by the symbol seen on the right and all positive and negative effects are accumulated on a room-to-room basis.

Note that the size of each room may also affect the overall mood and comfort. Workers generally don't feel comfortable working in very large and too open spaces, so you should avoid building large halls and hangers unless you really have to. A few dividing walls here and there usually does the trick and it can make factories feel a lot more "homely".

Achievements
The following achievements are associated with factories:
 * Explorer
 * Expansions!
 * Starting out
 * Senior position
 * Eventful year
 * Tycoon