Hover ALT Mode

by Morlot

Shows the ALT mode icon for just the entity under your mouse cursor, while the ALT mode stays off. ALT mode no longer has to be permanent. Normal mode becomes a real alternative, without giving up what ALT mode tells you.

Utilities
3 days ago
2.0 - 2.1
252

i [Rejected] Area mode

7 days ago
(updated 7 days ago)

Hi, thanks for making this one, it's the perfect balance between Factorio aesthetics and function!

There is one feature I feel it should have, and that is activating Alt mode overlay over a configurable area rather than only at your cursor.
Why? So when you're setting up a build, eg the usual 5 assembler green circuits buid, you can see all the recipes and modules as you're building it.
This would also work when you're looking at a single assembler and filters on attached inserters and contents of chests are also made visible.

I also feel this mode should be default with, say, a 6-8 tile radius around the cursor. What say?

7 days ago

Hi. I’ve realised this is a problem too, which is why I’ve added Auto Alt Mode (which can be enabled in the settings). This automatically switches to ALT Mode when you’re holding blueprints or wires (pipes are also planned).

I’ll have a look at your suggestion. If it’s feasible, I’ll implement it. It might take a while, though, as I haven’t had much time for modding at the moment.

3 days ago

I've reviewed your suggestion. Unfortunately, it would require a major overhaul of the mod, which I'm not willing to do. The mod is already insanely complicated. So, I'm afraid I have to turn down your suggestion.

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