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==Getting Items Back== | ==Getting Items Back== | ||
The mass reclaim function{{k|d}}-{{k|b}}-{{k|c}} can be used to regain access to forbidden items if needed. This is especially useful if you cannot directly toggle the forbidden setting of items. | The mass reclaim function{{k|d}}-{{k|b}}-{{k|c}} can be used to regain access to forbidden items if needed. This is especially useful if you cannot directly toggle the forbidden setting of items. | ||
| − | For example, claiming the weapons of an armed weapon in a cage is only possible with mass reclaim (the {{k|u}}-{{k|i}} menu is not accessible for caged creatures). | + | For example, claiming the weapons of an armed weapon in a cage is only possible with mass reclaim (the {{k|u}}-{{k|i}} menu |
| + | is not accessible for caged creatures). | ||
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| + | ==Forbidding Stone through the Stocks screen== | ||
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| + | Note that if you forbid a type of stone (or [[block]]) using the [[Stocks]] screen, you will also forbid ''every workshop and building'' made from that particular type of stone (or block). This is a common cause of dwarves suddenly refusing to perform assigned tasks in workshops. Use {{k|t}} or <d,b,c> to check for forbidden workshops (or other items) and to reclaim them - use Enter to affect a rectangular area, or click with your mouse on specific items or buildings. | ||
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| + | Some players make a point to use only [[block]]s for their workshops, so forbidding all of a particular type of stone won't stop work in every workshop built from that stone. (And then they don't use this menu to forbid blocks.) | ||
{{Category|Designations}} | {{Category|Designations}} | ||
{{Category|Fortress mode}} | {{Category|Fortress mode}} | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 11 December 2013
| This article is about an older version of DF. |
An item that is forbidden will never be handled by your dwarves. It is the opposite of reclaim. For example, stones that have been forbidden will not appear in the construction menu, and will not be used at workshops. If a forbidden object is on a build site, the building will be suspended and an announcement will appear informing the player that the build site is blocked.
Forbidding items
- In order to forbid a specific item, use k and scroll over the item you wish to forbid. Then press f in order to toggle the forbidden state of the item. You can also go to the stocks menu and toggle forbid for certain items.
- In order to mass forbid entire swathes of items, use the d-b-f keys and designate items with either the keyboard or the mouse.
- In order to prevent your dwarves from using a specific workshop, press t and forbid the materials that the workshop is made of.
Uses of forbidding items
- Dwarves in strange moods can be directed to materials of your choice by selectively forbidding objects.
- Preventing dwarves from looting the bodies of your enemies (or friends) during a siege by forbidding items on the battlefield is generally a good idea. You can also go to the Forbid orders menu with o-F to make these forbidden by default.
- You can use the mass designation tool to forbid items in sealed off areas in order to get a more accurate representation of available resources in your stocks screen. Don't forget to reclaim when it's time to go spelunking!
- Forbidding eggs allows them to hatch
Getting Items Back
The mass reclaim functiond-b-c can be used to regain access to forbidden items if needed. This is especially useful if you cannot directly toggle the forbidden setting of items. For example, claiming the weapons of an armed weapon in a cage is only possible with mass reclaim (the u-i menu is not accessible for caged creatures).
Forbidding Stone through the Stocks screen
Note that if you forbid a type of stone (or block) using the Stocks screen, you will also forbid every workshop and building made from that particular type of stone (or block). This is a common cause of dwarves suddenly refusing to perform assigned tasks in workshops. Use t or <d,b,c> to check for forbidden workshops (or other items) and to reclaim them - use Enter to affect a rectangular area, or click with your mouse on specific items or buildings.
Some players make a point to use only blocks for their workshops, so forbidding all of a particular type of stone won't stop work in every workshop built from that stone. (And then they don't use this menu to forbid blocks.)