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I guess I just dont understand the whole manufacturiung schematic principle. How do these work? I know how to create the scematic, but how do I use it? I heard that you can create the scematic to make a bulk # of items, insert the required amount of resources into the crafting station and come back later to retrieve your items from the hopper. Is this correct? If it is correct, do you recieve crafting XP for the items?

Thanks

Gobb Koss
Master Artisian/Chef
Ahazi Server
Theed, Naboo