Hey it's me again :)
Can you use the algorithm of https://mods.factorio.com/mod/Lindors-Advanced-Pasting for pasting to Network Chests?

Hey thanks for the suggestion. So if I'm reading the mod's description correctly, the main benefits are more configuration around copy/paste behavior? Mainly being able to set min and max request amounts while preserving recipe ratios?

I could take a look but I'm cautious about adding more complexity to the current copy-paste behavior. Are there a few specific features from that mod that you enjoy using?

On first release, the main benefit was that chests never requested more than they could hold.

Now after the update i'd say that the setting for the maximum "cost" a chest can request is the main feature.
But it required me to figure out a way to calculate the "value" of an item, which was rather complicated.

Of course it's my mod and i should just add compatibility with the item network mod. That would be the proper way. But sad truth is i'm not as good at reading code as i am at writing my own. I don't understand a line from the item network scripts.

On first release, the main benefit was that chests never requested more than they could hold.

Now after the update i'd say that the setting for the maximum "cost" a chest can request is the main feature.
But it required me to figure out a way to calculate the "value" of an item, which was rather complicated.

Of course it's my mod and i should just add compatibility with the item network mod. That would be the proper way. But sad truth is i'm not as good at reading code as i am at writing my own. I don't understand a line from the item network scripts.

EDIT:
Oh and i've read your discussion on github so i know that there are changes coming up like different network chest types (which i'm actually looking forward to). I figured it would make more sense to wait for these changes first before attempting to implement some sort of merge/compatibility?

I'm reworking the paste logic in the in-progress V2 of the mod.

Also, since the new Network Chests auto-adjust buffer sizes based on usage, there's no need to specify amounts of items so there's probably no need for this change.

I also reworked the copy-paste logic to be more like this:
- Copy from assembler -> Network Chest will add provides and requests to the chest.
- Copy from assemvler -> Network Tank will bring up a UI to request one of the fluids from the chest.

I've found that this new configuration works well, especially with the newer 3x3 and 5x5 chests.