high level docs for quickfort blueprint library

data/blueprints/README.md

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-This folder contains blueprints used by the `quickfort` script. For more information, see:
+This folder contains blueprints that can be applied by the `quickfort` script. For more information, see:
 
 * [Quickfort command reference](https://docs.dfhack.org/en/stable/docs/_auto/base.html#quickfort)
-* [Quickfort user guide](https://docs.dfhack.org/en/stable/docs/guides/quickfort-user-guide.html)
+* [Quickfort blueprint guide](https://docs.dfhack.org/en/stable/docs/guides/quickfort-user-guide.html)
+* [Quickfort library guide](https://docs.dfhack.org/en/stable/docs/guides/quickfort-library-guide.html)

docs/guides/quickfort-library-guide.rst

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+.. _quickfort-library-guide:
+
+Quickfort Library Guide
+=======================
+
+This guide contains a high-level overview of the blueprints available in the
+:source:`quickfort blueprint library <data/blueprints/library>`. You can list
+library blueprints by running ``quickfort list --library`` or by hitting
+:kbd:`Alt`:kbd:`l` in the ``quickfort gui`` interactive dialog.
+
+Each file is hyperlinked to its online version so you can see exactly what the
+blueprints do.
+
+Whole fort blueprint sets
+-------------------------
+
+These files contain the plans for entire fortresses. Each file has one or more
+help sections that walk you through how to build the fort, step by step.
+
+- :source:`library/dreamfort.csv <data/blueprints/library/dreamfort.csv>`
+- :source:`library/quickfortress.csv <data/blueprints/library/quickfortress.csv>`
+
+Dreamfort
+~~~~~~~~~
+
+Dreamfort is a fully functional, self-sustaining fortress with defenses,
+farming, a complete set of workshops, self-managing quantum stockpiles, a grand
+dining hall, hospital, jail, fresh water well system, guildhalls, and bedrooms
+for hundreds of dwarves. It also comes with manager work orders to automate
+basic fort needs, such as food and booze production. It can function by itself
+or as the core of a larger, more ambitious fortress. Read the high-level
+walkthrough by running ``quickfort run library/dreamfort.csv`` and list the
+walkthroughs for the individual levels by running ``quickfort list dreamfort -l
+-m notes`` or by opening the ``quickfort gui`` dialog, enabling the library
+with :kbd:`Alt`:kbd:`l`, and setting the filter to ``dreamfort notes``.
+
+Dreamfort blueprints are also available for easy viewing and copying `online
+<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iS90EEVqUkxTeZiiukVj1pLloZqabKuP>`__.
+
+The Quick Fortresses
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+The Quick Fortress is an updated version of the example fortress that came with
+`Python Quickfort 2.0 <https://github.com/joelpt/quickfort>`__ (the program
+DFHack quickfort was inspired by). While it is not a complete fortress by
+itself, it is much simpler than Dreamfort and is good for a first introduction
+to `quickfort` blueprints. Read its walkthrough with ``quickfort run
+library/quickfortress.csv``.
+
+Layout helpers
+--------------
+
+These files simply draw diagonal marker-mode lines starting from the cursor.
+They are especially useful for finding the center of the map when you are
+planning your fortress. Once you are done using them for alignment, use
+``quickfort undo`` at the same cursor position to make them disappear. Since
+these ``#dig`` blueprints can only mark undug wall tiles for mining, they are
+best used underground. They won't do much on the surface, where there aren't
+many walls.
+
+- :source:`library/layout-helpers/mark_up_left.csv <data/blueprints/library/layout-helpers/mark_up_left.csv>`
+- :source:`library/layout-helpers/mark_up_right.csv <data/blueprints/library/layout-helpers/mark_up_right.csv>`
+- :source:`library/layout-helpers/mark_down_right.csv <data/blueprints/library/layout-helpers/mark_down_right.csv>`
+- :source:`library/layout-helpers/mark_down_left.csv <data/blueprints/library/layout-helpers/mark_down_left.csv>`
+
+Bedrooms
+--------
+
+These are popular bedroom layouts from the :wiki:`Bedroom design` page on the
+wiki. Each file has ``#dig``, ``#build``, and ``#query`` blueprints to dig the
+rooms, build the furniture, and configure the beds as bedrooms, respectively.
+
+- :source:`library/bedrooms/48-4-Raynard_Whirlpool_Housing.csv <data/blueprints/library/bedrooms/48-4-Raynard_Whirlpool_Housing.csv>`
+- :source:`library/bedrooms/95-9-Hactar1_3_Branch_Tree.csv <data/blueprints/library/bedrooms/95-9-Hactar1_3_Branch_Tree.csv>`
+- :source:`library/bedrooms/28-3-Modified_Windmill_Villas.csv <data/blueprints/library/bedrooms/28-3-Modified_Windmill_Villas.csv>`
+
+Tombs
+-----
+
+These blueprints have burial plot layouts for fortress that expect a lot of
+casualties.
+
+- :source:`library/tombs/Mini_Saracen.csv <data/blueprints/library/tombs/Mini_Saracen.csv>`
+- :source:`library/tombs/The_Saracen_Crypts.csv <data/blueprints/library/tombs/The_Saracen_Crypts.csv>`
+
+Exploratory mining
+------------------
+
+Several mining patterns to choose from when searching for gems or ores. The
+patterns can be repeated up or down z-levels for exploring through the depths.
+
+- :source:`library/exploratory-mining/tunnels.csv <data/blueprints/library/exploratory-mining/tunnels.csv>`
+- :source:`library/exploratory-mining/vertical-mineshafts.csv <data/blueprints/library/exploratory-mining/vertical-mineshafts.csv>`
+- :source:`library/exploratory-mining/connected-mineshafts.csv <data/blueprints/library/exploratory-mining/connected-mineshafts.csv>`
+
+Miscellaneous
+-------------
+
+Extra blueprints that are useful in specific situations.
+
+- :source:`library/embark.csv <data/blueprints/library/embark.csv>`
+
+The embark blueprints are useful directly after embark. It contains a ``#build``
+blueprint that builds important starting workshops (mason, carpenter, mechanic,
+and craftsdwarf) and a ``#place`` blueprint that lays down a pattern of useful
+starting stockpiles.

docs/guides/quickfort-user-guide.rst

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 -  `Quickfort command reference <quickfort>`
 -  `Quickfort alias guide <quickfort-alias-guide>`
--  :forums:`Quickfort forum thread <176889>`
+-  `Quickfort library guide <quickfort-library-guide>`
 -  :source:`Quickfort blueprints library <data/blueprints/library>`
+-  :forums:`Quickfort forum thread <176889>`
 -  :issue:`DFHack issue tracker <>`
 -  :source:scripts:`Quickfort source code <internal/quickfort>`