# Request changes to a FactorySpec release

Stay in the visible practice workspace. Reopen the original submission and request a clear correction instead of approving a requirement that is not yet settled.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/guides/factoryspec-release-review-changes

Audience: Reviewer

Stay in the visible practice workspace. Reopen the original submission and request a clear correction instead of approving a requirement that is not yet settled.

## Request changes to a FactorySpec release

1. **Load the current FactorySpec source**

   Load the current FactorySpec source

   Read the original source and its saved expected results before continuing.

2. **Open the expert-approved engineering release**

   Open the expert-approved engineering release

   Open the release from FactorySpec’s own list. Expert approval and approval to select this release are separate decisions.

3. **Open the saved FactorySpec submission**

   Open the saved FactorySpec submission

   Load the original saved submission and read its proof from the source again. Loading it does not approve it.

4. **Request a change before release**

   Request a change before release

   A passing software check does not settle an unclear requirement. Choose Request changes when the release is not ready for your approval.

5. **Explain what needs to change**

   Explain what needs to change

   Give the author a clear correction or question to resolve before submitting another release.

6. **Return the release with your explanation**

   Return the release with your explanation

   Save the request for changes against this exact submission. This does not approve or activate it.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/demo?guide=factoryspec-release-review-changes&chapter=request-changes&audience=office)

The author must resolve the review and submit the appropriate corrected work. No activation occurs.