Does anyone know how to use the newer "resource_autoplace" method of resource generation along with the tile_restiction property? It seems like the newest way to generate resources is with "resource_autoplace" instead of using peaks, but it doesn't seem to support tile_restrictio...

That's great, thanks!

If you really wanted, you could make invisible companion drills that your mod places next to the center drill automatically. The effective zone would be the sum of the squares then. The side drills could have their result item placement vectors set to output on the center drill's belt, and they all...

I know the mining radius of miners can be adjusted, but can anyone think of a way to make a miner mine in a line in a single direction? For example, the miner mines the tile underneath it plus several tiles in a line in one direction only.

I'm trying to understand how to mod circuit signal transfer and electricity. For example, for making new types of power poles or to make wireless versions of electricity and circuit signals. I'm a little unclear on how this works or where to start. Any recommendations for a tutorial or an overview o...

constant-combinator has 4 directions that you need to define. Here is an example for north. data.raw["constant-combinator"]["constant-combinator"].sprites.north = { layers = { { filename = "__base__/graphics/entity/combinator/constant-combinator.png", frame_count = 1, ...

DaveMcW wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:40 am

What is the Prototype type of your entity? They all have different graphics requirements.

It's a variation of constant-combinator.

It is defined as data.raw["utility-sprites"]["default"].indication_arrow.filename = "__core__/graphics/arrows/indication-arrow.png" If you want to use it in 4 rotations, you will have to copy and rotate the file in an image editor. I found the definition, but I'm not s...

How would I add the yellow input/output arrows from Decider Combinators to my own entity and icon? I looked at the vanilla Decider Combinator definitons and didn't see anything in there.