# How To: Start a Batch in Production (Assembly)

_By Brandon Munn · Dec 2, 2024_

There are three main ways to start a new **Batch** in the **Production** menu.

1: Go to **Production** → **Vessel Summary** and click **Actions** under the vessel, then click **New Assembly.**    
2: Go to **Production** → **Recipes** and either click **Start Batch** in the three-dot menu or after opening a **Recipe.**  
3: Go to **Production** → **Planned** and click **Set Up New**.

If you want to input planned **Batches** ahead of time, use options 2 or 3 as option 1 assumes you are utilising a **Vessel** immediately.

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After all three options, you will see a **Create and Start Assembly Screen.**

Select **Start Batch from Recipe** unless you want to carry out a **Packaging** process then select which **Recipe** you want to use from the dropdown menu. This should then auto-fill the **Material** you are creating. Then click **Plan Assembly.**

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If entering this screen from options 2 or 3 (not the **Vessel Summary Screen** ) you can make any changes to the planned **Batch** before starting it such as expected quantities of **Ingredients** from the **Recipe.** When you're ready, click **Start Batch** or if a mistake was made or this no longer needs to be used you can click **Cancel** in the planned batch.

Your **Batch** has now started, you can use this screen to add ingredients, complete instructions, record quality control or make movements between vessels. Or you can click close and carry out those actions from the **Vessel Summary** screen.

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