# Review a submitted FactorySpec release

Use the visible practice workspace to review a model already approved by a separate expert in FactorySpec. This lesson does not establish production engineering readiness. Reopen the original submission and make an independent decision.

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

Audience: Reviewer

Use the visible practice workspace to review a model already approved by a separate expert in FactorySpec. This lesson does not establish production engineering readiness. Reopen the original submission and make an independent decision.

## Review a submitted 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. **Explain the independent release decision**

   Explain the independent release decision

   Record how you checked the complete engineering release selection, its expected results and original proof.

5. **Record the independent FactorySpec release review**

   Record the independent FactorySpec release review

   Approve this exact submitted release only after reviewing its original evidence. Activation remains a separate action.

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

The review is retained by FactorySpec. No production activation or physical output occurs in this lesson.