How do I assign a worker to a resource object?

How do I assign a worker to a resource object? - Black and white group of male workers with shovels around dusty pile during wood preparation

When building various structures such as the guard post or the scavenger workbench, you're prompted to assign a worker to the resource object:

assign a worker prompt

However... I'm not seeing any indication of how I'm meant to achieve this, and without assigning a worker the structure doesn't operate...

worker required

How do I assign a worker to a resource object?






Pictures about "How do I assign a worker to a resource object?"

How do I assign a worker to a resource object? - A Person in Black Shirt Holding a Solar Panel while Standing on the Roof
How do I assign a worker to a resource object? - A Man in Black Shirt Sitting on the Roof while Holding a Solar Panel
How do I assign a worker to a resource object? - A Man Standing on the Roof while Holding a Solar Panel



How do you assign a worker?

Step by Step
  • Open the workshop menu (mode) First enter Workshop mode by interacting with the workshop in the current settlement. ...
  • Walk up to a worker. Find a particular worker, preferably one who isn't doing something else more valuable. ...
  • Choose the Command option. ...
  • Walk up to a structure e.g. Guard Post. ...
  • Assign Worker.




  • Fallout 4 Settlement guide: Assigning workers




    Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

    Images: fikret kabay, Kindel Media, Kindel Media, Kindel Media