v1.1.0: Network Controller Update
Major Features
Filing Index Network System
- NEW: Filing Index block - Central controller for linking multiple cabinets
- NEW: Unified storage networks with single-point automation access
- NEW: Smart item/fluid routing across all connected cabinets
- NEW: Base linking range of 8 blocks (radius)
Ledger Linking Tool
- NEW: Advanced cabinet linking tool with visual feedback
- NEW: Single and Multi-selection modes for flexible cabinet management
- NEW: Real-time wireframe overlays showing network topology and ranges
- NEW: Multi-selection supports up to 1,000 blocks per operation
- NEW: Add/Remove operation modes for precise network control
Range Upgrade System
- NEW: Iron Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 16 blocks
- NEW: Diamond Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 32 blocks
- NEW: Netherite Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 64 blocks
- NEW: Visual range indicators with yellow wireframe spheres
Technical Improvements
Performance & Optimization
- NEW: Intelligent caching system for large-scale storage networks
- NEW: Thread-safe concurrent data structures for server stability
- NEW: Configurable operation limits to prevent server lag
- NEW: Efficient network update system with minimal bandwidth usage
Automation Integration
- NEW: Unified IItemHandler capability for Filing Index networks
- NEW: Unified IFluidHandler capability for Filing Index networks
- NEW: Automatic item/fluid distribution across linked cabinets
- NEW: Enhanced mod compatibility with storage and automation systems
Visual Enhancements
- NEW: Block entity renderers for Filing Index connection status
- NEW: Dynamic blockstate changes showing connected/disconnected states
- NEW: Client-side wireframe rendering system for network visualization
- NEW: Real-time range and connection indicators
New Items & Blocks
Blocks
- Filing Index: Central network controller with upgrade slot
Items
- Ledger: Network linking tool with advanced selection modes
- Iron Range Upgrade: 16-block range extension
- Diamond Range Upgrade: 32-block range extension
- Netherite Range Upgrade: 64-block range extension
Quality of Life
User Experience
- NEW: Filing Folders and Fluid Canisters now have a GUI to assign and extract items (in addition to the current assignment flows)
- NEW: Visual feedback for all linking operations
Technical Notes
Migration: Existing worlds should continue to work normally. New Filing Index features are opt-in and don't affect existing cabinet functionality. But as usual, please make a backup of your save before installing the new update.
Version 1.0.5 - The Fluid Update
Major New Features - Fluid Storage System
New Blocks
Added Fluid Cabinet - A specialized storage block for fluid canisters
- Holds up to 4 fluid canisters with massive capacity each
- Visual fluid level indicators on the front face
- Full automation support for fluid pipes and tanks
- Converts from Filing Cabinet using Cabinet Conversion Kit
New Items
Added Fluid Canister
- Stores up to 2,147,483,647 millibuckets (2.1 billion mB) of a single fluid type
- Compatible with all vanilla and modded fluids
- Visual fluid preview in tooltips and cabinet display
Added Cabinet Conversion Kit
- Converts empty Filing Cabinets into Fluid Cabinets
- One-way conversion
- Requires cabinet to be completely empty before conversion
Expanded Eraser Support - Works with fluid canisters
Fluid System Mechanics
Fluid Handling
Fluid Management - Advanced fluid compatibility
- Automatic fluid type detection and assignment
- Prevents mixing of different fluid types
- Preserves all fluid properties and NBT data
Visual Indicators
Dynamic Fluid Display - See your stored fluids at a glance
- Real-time fluid level indicators on cabinet faces
- Fluid type preview with color-accurate rendering
- Capacity percentage display in tooltips (JADE)
- Formatted fluid amount display (e.g., "1.2M mB")
User Experience
Interaction System
Intuitive Interactions - Multiple ways to manage fluids
- Right-click with fluid bucket to store fluid (if valid canister is stored in cabinet)
- Right-click with empty bucket to extract fluid
- Shift + Right-click to open cabinet GUI
- Direct canister insertion/extraction support
Version 1.0.4
Visual Improvements
- Complete Texture Overhaul: All filing cabinet and folder textures have been redesigned for a more modern, polished look
- Enhanced Block Entity Renderer (BER): Filing cabinet now displays stored items and counts directly on the front face
- Item icons are rendered in real-time showing what's stored in each folder
- Item counts display with smart formatting (1K, 1.5M, etc.)
- NBT folders show unique item counts
- Better positioning and scaling for improved visibility
Storage Capacity
- Increased NBT Folder Limit: NBT folders can now store up to 128 unique items (doubled from 64)
- Perfect for storing large collections of enchanted tools, potions, and other unique items
- Maintains excellent performance and data safety
- Existing saves fully compatible - no data loss or corruption
Version 1.0.3:
New Features:
- Direct Item Storage: You can now directly store items in your filing cabinets! Just right-click on a cabinet with an item to automatically file it away into a compatible folder.
- The cabinet will automatically find the right folder for your item - no need to manually open folders anymore for simple storage tasks.
Improvements:
- More Affordable Recipe: Filing cabinets are now cheaper to craft! We've adjusted the recipe to make these useful storage blocks more accessible early in your gameplay.
- Enhanced Filing Cabinet usability - quickly store your overflow items without having to place and open folders
How to Use:
- Simply right-click on a filing cabinet while holding any item
- If the cabinet contains a folder that can store your item, it will be automatically filed
- Regular items go into regular folders, while enchanted or named items go into NBT folders
- If no compatible folder exists, you'll get a notification