How to use Foundry from start to finish.

Log in with EVE

Start by connecting the EVE character you want to use. Foundry stores a private session cookie so each page only shows the currently logged-in character.

If you switch characters, use the Switch or Logout button in the header first.

Sync your assets

Go to the dashboard and sync assets. This imports your visible EVE inventory into the warehouse, including stations, structures, containers, ships, and asset safety wraps.

If a location says Unknown Structure, ESI can see your assets are there but cannot reveal the private structure name to Foundry.

Sync your blueprints

Open the blueprints page and sync. Foundry will read your BPOs and BPCs, including ME, TE, runs, and location.

Confirm build locations

Foundry only lets the calculator use saved locations marked as manufacturing-capable. Confirm the structures or stations where you can actually start industry jobs.

Set facility tax and SCC surcharge here. The system cost index is pulled automatically from ESI when the solar system is known.

Use What Can I Build?

This is the recommended newbro tool. It scans your owned blueprints, checks materials at the selected build location, pulls prices, estimates job costs, and ranks build options.

Use the calculator for a specific blueprint

If you already know what you want to build, use the calculator. It shows required materials, missing stock, logistics warnings, price assumptions, job cost, and estimated profit.

Understand Alpha vs Omega

Foundry Alpha is focused on newbro-safe Tech I manufacturing. Foundry Omega unlocks higher-tier calculations for advanced industry.

Omega access is manually activated and paid in ISK.