Blocking (1) For Factorial Designs: (a) Stat DOE Factorial Create Factorial Design (b) Specify type of design and the number of factors. (c) Click Designs and select the type of design. I. If you chose to use default generators put in the number of blocks. II. If you chose to specify your own generators click the Generators box and in the second box type in the blocks by listing their generators. (2) For Response Surface Designs: (a) Stat DOE Response Surface Create Response Surface Design (b) Specify type of design and the number of factors. (c) Click Designs then choose the number of replicates and select the box to block on replicates. Note: Use Help for further instructions and understanding of certain concepts.