Auto ship construction materials to outpost (read missing)

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Lappro
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Auto ship construction materials to outpost (read missing)

Post by Lappro »

TL;DR
Add option to read missing construction materials in a logistic network, so I can automate shipping these items there.
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What?
I want to be able to automatically ship (by train) the construction materials my outpost needs. Basically all tooling is already available in the game except detecting what is missing. I hoped they would show up as a negative value under "Read logistic network contents" or requests, but they don't. So I'd like some option so I can detect these missing items for my placed blueprints. I've applied my paint "skills" in the attached image to explain what solution I was thinking of, but anything else that can serve the same purpose I would also appreciate.
Why?
In a game about automation, this brings me one step closer to also automating the building of my outposts, without having to figure out what I need in advance.
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Re: Auto ship construction materials to outpost (read missing)

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My mods: Multiple Unit Train Control, RGB Pipes, Shipping Containers, Rocket Log, Smart Artillery Wagons.
Maintainer of Auto Deconstruct, Cargo Ships, Vehicle Wagon, Honk, Shortwave.
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