While in workshop mode, what is the difference between green and yellow highlighted items?
While walking around and scrapping all of the clutter around Sanctuary, I noticed that some items highlight as yellow, and others as green.
From what I can tell, green objects are movable and reusable (ex. Chairs, cabinets, etc.) and yellow just seems like junk with no function (ex. Tree trunks, cars, etc.).
Is there any other meaning/function to the highlight color of these objects, or can I just scrap everything that is yellow?
Best Answer
Yellow items cannot be moved, cannot be rebuilt, and are essentially just scrap (but you can keep them around for aesthetic value if you like).
Green items can be scrapped just like yellow items but can also be stored and rebuilt. An important thing to note though is that you can only store them if you've "unlocked" them. For example, Sanctuary has several picket fences and initially you can only move or scrap them, but you can find a magazine that allows you to not only store them but to also build new ones.
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How does the workshop work in Fallout 4?
The workshop is part of the crafting system in Fallout 4 and deals with buildings and furniture at settlements. The Sole Survivor can use the workshop to move, deconstruct, or create new objects from scrapped material.How do I scrap things in the workshop Fallout 4?
Once you find the item, just press the "scrap" button. Finally, for settlement junk, open the workshop menu and select an item in the settlement; you'll notice which ones can only be scrapped as they will be highlighted yellow.How do you make junk in Fallout 4?
To scrap weapons and armor you'll need to visit the applicable crafting station, and locate the items you want to scrap in the list. You can then press the SCRAP button (which will be outlined on the bottom of your screen), and your character will scrap those armor and weapons.How do I make power in Fallout 4?
To provide power to items like lights, fans, and even water purifiers, you must first begin by building a generator. Select a generator from the first tab of the Power section in the Workshop and decide where to place it. There are several types of generators, ranging in power output and resource cost.CS:GO Settings: Top 10 Useful Console Commands [2020 Edition]
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Yellow items are only for scrapping, as that is their only function. They cannot be moved. Green items can be moved and stored, but not all of them can be stored. A perfect example is Trees (Yellow, can only be scrapped for 15-30 wood) and Turrets (Green, can be scrapped, moved and stored). I really hope this helps!
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