Resource patch scanning

[acidfire52]

Hi all, am new to factorio modding and have set myself i large goal. Want to know if it is possible first.
I want to create an automated resource scanning mod that can output resource type and location via a modded radar maybe.
Is there login in the game for me to even do this?
I found resource read mode in the defines section of the API website but think that is only from miners.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks
Ash

[DaveMcW]

You should use type="constant-combinator" for outputting signals.

And find_entities_filtered for scanning.

[acidfire52]

Thanks DaveMcW,
Thant gives me something to go on. Sure i will be posting back as i move forward.

AcidFire