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TL;DR

Let Storage Chest specify multiple filters, blacklist/whitelist, and option to trash unfiltered items.

What?

Presently, the Storage Chest allows a single item filter.
Storage Chest should be updated to have a similar interface to inserters - allow specifying multiple filters and option to set blacklist vs whitelist.
Further more, Storage Chests should have a 'trash unfiltered' option similar to 'trash unrequested' on Requester Chests.
Alternatively, add a 6th chest type (white?) "Supply Chest". Although it should be unlocked along with Storage Chests.

Why?

• I use Storage Chests as a dual-purpose supply and dumping ground for personal logistics and malls.
• Would allow Storage Chests to act as storage for multiple, but limited set of, items, for better organization.
• The Buffer Chest does not work for this as it doesn't allow storing excess beyond the requested amount.
• Presently, bots already en-route ignore the filter and don't attempt to "clean" the chest. 'Trash unfiltered' would fix that.
• General versatility and choice.

+1

This seems like one of those overlooked things that's fallen through the cracks.

It would also be nice to have a "prioritise" checkbox, which will make bots actively try to move things stored in other storage chests to this one, if they match the filter, rather than putting them in existing piles.

+1

the "trash unfiltered" would have to be put behind logistics research. otherwise you could use it as a active provider withiout the research. same with the automatic pulling of items.