From 03b28f4e083e7f49a9e7734eb05cc74beebb32cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Myk Taylor Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:23:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] document inactive zones and extra lever mechanisms --- data/blueprints/README.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/blueprints/README.md b/data/blueprints/README.md index 33cf78aba..2681e5607 100644 --- a/data/blueprints/README.md +++ b/data/blueprints/README.md @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Table of Contents * [Editing Blueprints](#editing-blueprints) * [Area expansion syntax](#area-expansion-syntax) * [Automatic area expansion](#automatic-area-expansion) + * [Stockpiles and zones](#stockpiles-and-zones) * [Minecart tracks](#minecart-tracks) * [Multilevel blueprints](#multilevel-blueprints) * [Modeline optional markers](modeline-optional-markers) @@ -273,7 +274,12 @@ And similarly, to declare a stockpile that accepts both corpses and refuse, you The order of the individual letters doesn't matter. -Note that while this notation covers most use cases, tweaking low-level zone parameters, like hospital supply levels, must still be done with a `#query` blueprint. +To toggle the `active` flag for zones, add an `a` character to the string. For example, to create a *disabled* pit zone (that you later intend to turn into a pond and fill carefully to 3-depth water): + + #zone disabled future pond zone + pa(1x3) # + +Note that while this notation covers most use cases, tweaking low-level zone parameters, like hospital supply levels or converting between pits and ponds, must still be done manually or with a `#query` blueprint. Minecart tracks @@ -625,6 +631,7 @@ There are a few building types that will generate extra manager orders for relat - Track stops will generate an order for a minecart - Traction benches will generate orders for a table, mechanism, and rope +- Levers will generate orders for two mechanisms for connecting the lever to a target, in addition to the mechanism required to build the lever itself Tips and tricks