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In the 10 figures above, there are multiple "digging" scenarios shown in cross-section (aka elevation). In row 1, the first figure on the left (1a), is starting point for the 4 scenarios to the right (1b-1e). In row 2, the first figure on the left (2a), is starting point for the next 3 scenarios to the right (1b-1d). Figure 1d is then used as the starting point for 1e.

Gray/black areas represent un-mined rock, cyan/black represents mined-out areas. Solid green represents existing floor "tiles", cyan represents mined-out floor tiles. Up stairs, down stairs, and ramps are red, blue, and mustard (yellow) respectively.

In each of the 8 "digging" scenarios (1b-1e and 2b-e), the dwarf miner is shown as having completed the command(s) listed in that figure, generally moving from left to right (except in figure 2b). Each individual command is separated by a comma ",". (The "x2" notation indicates that the command is completed twice.) The dwarf has completed those commands in the order they are listed. Example 1, Second figure from right, on top: "Up/down stairs" is a single command. Example 2, Top right figure: "Down, up/down, up, mine x2" is five separate commands.