Pattern Multi Tool
Pattern Multi-ToolPattern Multi-Tool allows you to store large quantities of Blank Patterns which you can use directly from its inventory to encode new patterns at any Pattern Terminal. You can increase the Multi-Tool's capacity by opening the tool and adding Capacity Cards to its upgrade slots.
You can also store a whole bunch of encoded patterns, and bulk multiply/divide/add/subtract the input and output quantities of Processing Patterns, or clear all the patterns inside of the Multi-Tool back to Blank Patterns. Keep in mind, however, that any of the mentioned operations turn Crafting Patterns into Processing Patterns automatically.
Another feature allows for bulk search and replace of ingredients in both Crafting and Processing Encoded Patterns. Successful replacements will be highlighted green, while invalid Patterns will turn red. This is especially useful when dealing with different tiers of GregTech Circuits, for example.
The device shows up to the side of any ME Interface, ME Interface Terminal, or Pattern Terminal you open as long as you have the tool on you. It's also a bauble, so you can wear it instead of keeping it in your inventory.
Shift-left-clicking patterns while the Multi-Tool is open will conveniently move them between the tool and the device's slots where possible rather than your inventory.
Right-clicking an ME Interface with the Multi-Tool will display the patterns in the interface in the Multi-Tool, allowing you to edit them in place.
As you progress you may find that you have to update your Processing Patterns regularly. Sometimes sending a single craft worth of ingredients won't take full advantage of the speed of higher-tier machines, or the parallel processing power of the Processing Array or Multi-Smelter, so you pull out the patterns and multiply them one-by-one.
You might also have multiple Pattern Terminals around your base and keep forgetting which you have your Blank Patterns stored in, or find yourself upgrading some infrastructure and lacking inventory space to transport all those encoded patterns along with the machinery.
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Original text by Exaxxion |
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