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Sharing your blueprints is easy! Follow these steps:

1. Create an Account - Register or log in to your account.
2. Upload Your Blueprint - Go to the Upload page and provide:
   • A descriptive name for your blueprint
   • Your .af blueprint file (max 200 KB)
   • Screenshots (optional but recommended) - up to 5 images
   • Tags (optional) - help others find your blueprint
   • Description (optional) - explain how your blueprint works
3. Share the Link - After uploading, you'll get a unique link like:
   https://alchemyfactoryhub.com/blueprints/01JGHZXXX...
4. Anyone Can Download - Share this link with friends, on Reddit, Discord, or anywhere else. No account needed to download!

Downloading blueprints is simple and doesn't require an account:

1. Browse the Catalog - Visit the Blueprint Catalog to discover community creations. You can search by name, tag, or author.
2. View Blueprint Details - Click on any blueprint to see screenshots, description, and stats.
3. Download - Click the Download File button to get the .af file.
4. Import to Game - Open Alchemy Factory and import the downloaded blueprint file.

All blueprints on this site are publicly accessible:

• Public Links - Anyone with the link can view and download your blueprint
• Catalog Visibility - Your blueprints appear in the public catalog for others to discover
• No Private Blueprints - Currently, all uploaded blueprints are visible to everyone

Each blueprint has a unique identifier:

• Public ID - A 26-character Base32 code (example: 01JGHZXXX2ABCDEFGHIJK)
• Permanent Link - The URL will never change, so your shared links always work
• Visible on Blueprint Page - You can find the ID at the bottom of the sidebar on each blueprint's page

Tags help others discover your blueprints:

• Add Tags - When uploading, add relevant tags (e.g., "production", "compact", "efficient")
• Filter by Tags - Click any tag in the catalog to see similar blueprints
• Popular Tags - Check which tags are most used to understand community trends

Engage with the community:

• Reactions - Give a ❤️ to blueprints you like (requires login)
• Comments - Discuss blueprints with creators and other users
• Track Stats - See download counts, views, and reaction counts
• Author Profiles - Click on any username to see all their blueprints

If you have questions or need assistance: