Orders
Most orders are used to allocate object interactions with your settlers.
Deconstruct
Orders your colonists to take apart the highlighted structures or furniture.
Mine
Designate areas of rock or mineral to be mined out.
Haul Things
Mark debris and other items to be hauled to dumping areas. Not needed for things like food or corpses, which are always haulable.
Cut Plants
Mark plants to be cut and destroyed. The plant will be completely removed, and any food will be harvested.
Harvest Food
Mark plants to be harvested. Food will be harvested as possible from plant, but the plant itself will remain.
Chop Wood
Mark trees to be cut down.
Hunt
Mark animals to be hunted by your hunters.
Claim
Claim neutral structuresfor the [Colony|colony]], including ancient ruins and abandoned siege bases. Claimed structures can be repaired and maintained by your colonists.
Plan
Place planning designations. These don't do anything except help you plan future expansions.