Placing Buildings - Revision history

2.127.37.159: /* Bot Printer */

2025-04-08T11:21:44Z

Bot Printer

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	[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>		[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>

	Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|~~Colonly~~ Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>		Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colony Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>

	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

Stlnegril9: /* Bot Printer */

2025-03-03T17:26:38Z

Bot Printer

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	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

	Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, and Builderbots that have completed construction, will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>		Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, [[Bots\|Carrybots]] from roads that are destroyed, and [[Bots\|Builderbots]] that have completed construction, will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>

	'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>		'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>

Stlnegril9: /* Bot Printer */

2025-03-03T17:24:09Z

Bot Printer

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	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

	Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, and Builderbots that have completed construction will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>		Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, and Builderbots that have completed construction, will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>

	'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>		'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>

			'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Each bot takes 120 game ticks to print.<br><br>

	= Placement Example =		= Placement Example =

Stlnegril9: /* Bot Printer */

2025-03-03T17:22:09Z

Bot Printer

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	[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>		[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>

	Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colonly Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>		Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colonly Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>

	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

			Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, and Builderbots that have completed construction will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>

	'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>		'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>

Stlnegril9: /* Hotkeys */ link building categories page

2025-03-03T17:15:03Z

Hotkeys: link building categories page

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	Use '''TAB''' to cycle through levels of a building that has multiple levels.		Use '''TAB''' to cycle through levels of a building that has multiple levels.

	Or use KEYS '''1''' to '''=''' to jump between building categories and cycle between individual buildings.		Or use KEYS '''1''' to '''=''' to jump between building [[BuildingCatModIds\|categories]] and cycle between individual buildings.

	Use '''R''' when placing a building to rotate its orientation.		Use '''R''' when placing a building to rotate its orientation.

Stlnegril9: regroup requirements info under production, construction, and requirements section

2025-03-03T15:49:16Z

regroup requirements info under production, construction, and requirements section

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	=Build Menu=		=Build Menu=
	[[File:BuildMenu.png\|right]]From the Build Menu (sometimes called Build Mode) you have the ability to select the type of [[Building\|building]] you want to place. Some buildings require [[Understanding_Research\|research]] to be completed before it becomes available. Any required research will be listed under "Requirements", with completed research showing a green check and still needed research showing a red x. If the building is not available yet due to research, the tab will show a lock.<br>		[[File:BuildMenu.png\|right]]From the Build Menu (sometimes called Build Mode) you have the ability to select the type of [[Building\|building]] you want to place. <br>

	Selecting any [[Building\|building]] will display the [[Placing_Buildings#Building_Construction_Panel\|Building Construction Panel]]. In addition, selecting any building will display an outline for placement. The outline will be red if the building cannot be placed where you are attempting to. This is either due to lack of research, terrain or proximity restrictions. The outline will be green for areas you can place the building.<br>		Selecting any [[Building\|building]] will display the [[Placing_Buildings#Building_Construction_Panel\|Building Construction Panel]]. In addition, selecting any building will display an outline for placement. The outline will be red if the building cannot be placed where you are attempting to. This is either due to lack of research, terrain or proximity restrictions. The outline will be green for areas you can place the building.<br>

	=Building ~~Construction Panel~~=		=Building Panels=
	This panel will display the resources needed for production ~~and~~ [[Building_Construction_Initial_Sourcing\|construction]]~~. It will also display the~~ requirements (research) ~~that needs to be completed~~ to allow you to place the building.<br>		This panel will display the resources needed for production, [[Building_Construction_Initial_Sourcing\|construction]], and, if needed, requirements (research) needed to allow you to place the building. For buildings that require [[Understanding_Research\|research]] to be completed before it becomes available, any required research will be listed under "Requirements", with completed research showing a green check and still needed research showing a red x. If the building is not available yet due to research, the tab will show a lock.<br>

	There is also an estimated construction time. Note: these times are estimates and are really based on just-in-time resource delivery and no other delays.		There is also an estimated construction time. Note: these times are estimates and are really based on just-in-time resource delivery and no other delays.

Stlnegril9: add/clarify building research requirements display

2025-03-03T15:45:42Z

add/clarify building research requirements display

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	=Build Menu=		=Build Menu=
	[[File:BuildMenu.png\|right]]From the Build Menu (sometimes called Build Mode) you have the ability to select the type of [[Building\|building]] you want to place. Some buildings require [[Understanding_Research\|research]] to be completed before it becomes available. If it is not available, it will show ~~locked~~.<br>		[[File:BuildMenu.png\|right]]From the Build Menu (sometimes called Build Mode) you have the ability to select the type of [[Building\|building]] you want to place. Some buildings require [[Understanding_Research\|research]] to be completed before it becomes available. Any required research will be listed under "Requirements", with completed research showing a green check and still needed research showing a red x. If the building is not available yet due to research, the tab will show a lock.<br>

	Selecting any [[Building\|building]] will display the [[Placing_Buildings#Building_Construction_Panel\|Building Construction Panel]]. In addition, selecting any building will display an outline for placement. The outline will be red if the building cannot be placed where you are attempting to. This is either due to lack of research, terrain or proximity restrictions. The outline will be green for areas you can place the building.<br>		Selecting any [[Building\|building]] will display the [[Placing_Buildings#Building_Construction_Panel\|Building Construction Panel]]. In addition, selecting any building will display an outline for placement. The outline will be red if the building cannot be placed where you are attempting to. This is either due to lack of research, terrain or proximity restrictions. The outline will be green for areas you can place the building.<br>

7up: /* Building Construction Panel */

2025-03-02T23:55:29Z

Building Construction Panel

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	=Building Construction Panel=		=Building Construction Panel=
	This panel will display the resources needed for production and construction. It will also display the requirements (research) that needs to be completed to allow you to place the building.<br>		This panel will display the resources needed for production and [[Building_Construction_Initial_Sourcing\|construction]]. It will also display the requirements (research) that needs to be completed to allow you to place the building.<br>

	There is also an estimated construction time. Note: these times are estimates and are really based on just-in-time resource delivery and no other delays.		There is also an estimated construction time. Note: these times are estimates and are really based on just-in-time resource delivery and no other delays.

	= Hotkeys=		= Hotkeys=

150.143.184.192: /* Bot Printer */

2025-01-01T16:02:10Z

Bot Printer

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	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

	'''TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a ~~Bot Printers~~ speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>		'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>

	= Placement Example =		= Placement Example =

150.143.184.192: /* Hotkeys */

2025-01-01T16:01:22Z

Hotkeys

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	Use '''F''' when placing a building to flip its orientation.		Use '''F''' when placing a building to flip its orientation.

	Use '''[ALT]''' when placing a building to have construction paused immediately.		Use '''ALT''' when placing a building to have construction paused immediately.

	Use '''C''' + click on a building for copying the building's [[Building_Rules\|export and import]] rules.		Use '''C''' + click on a building for copying the building's [[Building_Rules\|export and import]] rules.

	Use '''V''' + click on a building for pasting the building's [[Building_Rules\|export and import]] rules.~~<BR>~~		Use '''V''' + click on a building for pasting the building's [[Building_Rules\|export and import]] rules.

	=Bot Printer=		=Bot Printer=

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	[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>		[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>

	Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|~~Colonly~~ Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>		Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colony Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>

	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:22, 3 March 2025
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	[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>		[[File:BotPrinter.png\|215px\|right]][[Building]]s need to be connected by [[Roads_and_Paths\|roads or paths]] that are connected to buildings that have Bot Printers.<br>

	Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colonly Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>		Bot Printers are available from the [[Colony_Ship\|Colonly Ship]], [[Harbour\|Harbours]], [[Large Harbour\|Large Harbour]], [[Train_Station\|Train Stations]], and [[Large_Storage_Yard\|Large Storage Yards]].<BR>

	Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>		Bot Printers produce all the needed [[Bots\|Bots]] to support the colony.<BR>

			Note that bots from buildings that are destroyed or dismantled, and Builderbots that have completed construction will return to a printer to be "recycled". This has no impact on game play.<BR>

	'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>		'''SPEED RUNNING TIP:''' Using multiple [[Building\|buildings]] that have a botpPrinter speeds up getting [[Bots\|Bots]] where they need to go. Bot Printers produce Bots even if the building's construction is paused.<br><br>