or eclipse with lua plugin, i like
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I prefere Eclipse IDE

1) download eclipse
https://eclipse.org/downloads/eclipse-packages/ choose "Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers"

2) install plugin lua
launch eclipse
open Help/Install new software
add Work with http://download.eclipse.org/ldt/releases/milestones/
select lua developement tools ...

build defines.lua variable file and put in ur path
http://lua-api.factorio.com/latest/defines.html

i have made i MOD for that without cost but u can use with other MOD
https://mods.factorio.com/mods/Helfima/helmod

@apriori: locale added for v0.14 i mean our source file is not full and check the file https://github.com/Helfima/helmod

Maximal value is juste for frame display. If u have more child is displayed out of the frame

I have made MOD for these calculation
https://mods.factorio.com/mods/Helfima/helmod
Check my wiki to use

If u use a vertical frame, it try put all children in vertical before
2 way for ur problem
Use a table type guielement with 2 column
Or use a horizontal flow for label and button by row

oh I had not seen it and I'll try to be more accurate next time
thanks

try my MOD https://mods.factorio.com/mods/Helfima/helmod
and u can build a perfect production line

i use string.find AND regex pattern on the GuiElement name, my MOD have a big dynamic UI

https://github.com/Helfima/helmod/blob/master/planner/plannerDialog.lua

function PlannerDialog.methods:on_gui_click(event)
if event.element.valid and string.find(event.element.name, self:classname()) then ...

my logistic robots should replenish items in me but when I'm in their area it nothing happens unless there's an event
When press F i create a event and it work after!

My Logistic robots doesn't work?
if i press [F] to pick something it's ok

load my game en press [F] to see the bug

the nominal values could are on luaitemprototype?

arf i had removed icon file
i have commited quick fix version 0.2.1

Version 0.2.0 commited and wiki updated with the change

Helmod: Assistant to plan its base.
Assistant to plan its base. calculates the needs, resources, factories, beacon or electric power.

tutorial en francais: https://youtu.be/zrdLD2QOA0w

@see MOD and description: https://mods.factorio.com/mods/Helfima/helmod
@see for help: click on help icon ...

my incredible template to produce more without bots (Factorio v0.13.8+) :lol:

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in theorical, this can produce more than 4k EC/m
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in theorical, this can produce 4 "Module of production 3" per minute
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my ...

when the inserter takes on the belt, it waits a few tenth of a second if the stack is not complete or if it can not be taken.
When he takes a factory or a safety he does not expect the next item on the belt and takes all he can in one shot, it is more stable

I put a screen again later, but I use ...

We have no information on the maximal power emission or power consumption on LuaItemPrototype
I make a MOD to plan the production line and i can't calcul the electrical power

if u add some properties for power, sample:
power_production
power_usage

EDIT:
i mean other properties can add

speed_usage ...