Zone

Storage zones, or simply zones, are used for storing items, products, and materials throughout the factory. Each storage zone may have different settings and priorities in order to control the flow and placement of everything within the factory.

Zone tool
The zone tool is used to create new zones and place them within the factory. Hold and drag the handles along each edge or at the corner of each zone to edit its size. Hold and drag anywhere within the zone to move the entire zone around. When done creating a new zone or editing an existing one, approve the change by clicking the green icon.

General storage zone
This is the default setting for a zone and it allows any objects or products to be stored here. By default workers will drop their parts and material in the nearest general zone from where they picked it up.



Machine input zones
With this setting players are able to link this zone to a workstation, or several workstations that are connected to a billboard. Any products or parts that are currently queued or required by the linked workstations will be allowed in this zone. This sort of zone can be useful for optimizing the flow and transportation of parts within the factory.



Export zones
This kind of zone will only accept finished products. These zones can be quite useful as soon as your factory starts to get large and they are best used when placed close to the loading bay that you use for pickups.



Selling spare machines and materials
Players will inevitably end up with some spare parts, old machines, and leftover material after the factory has been operating for a while. Workers will throw away any spare parts or spill material that may be ended up with in the factory. Finished products may be sold on the second hand market for a portion of its value. Note, however, that any parts or material that is currently associated with a project cannot be sold.

To sell a product at a reduced price, select them in the Inventory Panel and click Scrap All.