# Tutorial 1: Exploring Object Processes and Fabrication Information

INSTRUCTION TYPE: Exploration\
INSTRUCTION TITLE: Exploring Object Processes and Fabrication Information\
CATEGORY: Structural Elements\
OBJECTIVE: Learn how to examine the manufacturing processes applied to timber elements

PREREQUISITES:

* Basic navigation and selection skills
* Understanding of timber/beam terminology
* Familiarity with basic wood joinery concepts

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Intermediate

PARAMETERS:

* Process Types: Various manufacturing operations applied to timber elements
* Repro Type: Indication of how processes were created (manual vs. automated)

STEPS:

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2. Open a project containing timber elements. See image below for reference
3. Locate and select a timber beam or structural element in your model
4. Click the middle mouse button while hovering over the selected element to open the context menu
5. Select "Single Beam Information" from the context menu
6. In the dialog that appears, review the list of processes applied to this timber element
7. For each process in the list, locate and examine the "Repro Type" field
8. Note whether each process shows "Manual" (user-created) or another value indicating it was generated by a logic block
9. Select different processes to view their specific parameters
10. Pay attention to how each process contributes to the overall fabrication of the timber
11. Close the dialog when finished exploring

EXPECTED RESULTS: You should understand the complete set of manufacturing processes that will be applied to fabricate the selected timber element.

COMMON VARIATIONS:

* Complex joinery may show multiple related processes working together
* Automated framing may display system-generated processes with specific repro types

TROUBLESHOOTING:

* If no processes appear: The selected element may be a simple object without manufacturing processes
* If process information seems incomplete: Check if the element is part of a compound structure

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:

* Learn how to modify existing processes
* Explore how to add new processes to beams
* Understand how to export manufacturing data for fabrication

QUERY EXAMPLES: "How do I see the cuts applied to a beam?", "Where can I find information about timber connections?", "What operations will be performed on this lumber?"
