Deconstruction planner - Revision history

Alfonse: /* Tiles tab */ 2.0 update: landfill can be deconstructed like any tile.

2025-10-06T00:02:09Z

Tiles tab: 2.0 update: landfill can be deconstructed like any tile.

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	=== Tiles tab ===		=== Tiles tab ===

	Clicking a filter slot will bring up the '''Set the Filter''' window showing the available tiles~~. [[Landfill]] is included in the list but the only function is to exclusively select landfill ghosts, as landfill cannot be removed once placed~~.		Clicking a filter slot will bring up the '''Set the Filter''' window showing the available tiles.

	At the top of the Tiles tab is a drop-down that controls constructed tile removal behavior. It has four options:		At the top of the Tiles tab is a drop-down that controls constructed tile removal behavior. It has four options:

Iridium235: Added quality deconstruction planner fact to Trivia

2024-12-11T12:34:10Z

Added quality deconstruction planner fact to Trivia

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	== Achievements ==		== Achievements ==
	{{Achievement\|automated-cleanup}}		{{Achievement\|automated-cleanup}}

			== Trivia ==

			* In [[Space Age]]{{SA}}, it is possible to get a [[quality]] deconstruction planner by recycling them with [[Quality module\|quality modules]]. Quality planners function identically to their normal counterparts

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: fixed uses of the keybind template

2024-06-06T16:04:58Z

fixed uses of the keybind template

Ickputzdirwech: /* Tiles tab */ Landfill

2021-04-05T09:28:51Z

Tiles tab: Landfill

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	=== Tiles tab ===		=== Tiles tab ===

	Clicking a filter slot will bring up the '''Set the Filter''' window showing the available tiles. [[Landfill]] is included in the list but ~~has no~~ function as landfill cannot be removed once placed.		Clicking a filter slot will bring up the '''Set the Filter''' window showing the available tiles. [[Landfill]] is included in the list but the only function is to exclusively select landfill ghosts, as landfill cannot be removed once placed.

	At the top of the Tiles tab is a drop-down that controls constructed tile removal behavior. It has four options:		At the top of the Tiles tab is a drop-down that controls constructed tile removal behavior. It has four options:

Bilka: /* Trees/rocks only toggle */ Removed feature suggestion, removed version mentioned, fixed style (no "you"), removed duplicate info that normal filters are diabled with this toggle

2021-01-19T15:28:54Z

Trees/rocks only toggle: Removed feature suggestion, removed version mentioned, fixed style (no "you"), removed duplicate info that normal filters are diabled with this toggle

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	==== Trees/rocks only toggle ====		==== Trees/rocks only toggle ====

	At the top of the entities tab is the '''Trees/rocks only''' tick-box. With this enabled the deconstruction planner will filter on all kinds of trees and rocks from the Environment section, and the filter slots will be disabled. The Whitelist/Blacklist toggle is still in effect and controls whether the planner selects only trees and rocks, or selects everything but them.		At the top of the entities tab is the '''Trees/rocks only''' tick-box. With this enabled the deconstruction planner will filter on all kinds of trees and rocks from the Environment section, and the filter slots will be disabled. The Whitelist/Blacklist toggle is still in effect and controls whether the planner selects only trees and rocks, or selects everything but them. Fish and cliffs are ''not'' included in this filter.

	Fish and cliffs are ''not'' included in this filter, and enabling it blocks manual addition of any items. Therefore, if you want a planner that, for example, removes everything player-placed and does not touch the environment, you have to add each item in the Environment tab (every single tree and rock, cliffs and fish) individually. (This is as of 1.0.0. See suggestion threads to change that: [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=91389 1] [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.~~php?f=6&t=68629 2])~~

	==== Special items in the Unsorted section ====		==== Special items in the Unsorted section ====

Evg-zhabotinsky: Mention ability to store in blueprint books and blueprint library

2020-12-13T16:29:37Z

Mention ability to store in blueprint books and blueprint library

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	By default, tiles are only marked when no entities are found. Tiles or entities queued for deconstruction will be marked with a red 'X'. When within the range of [[construction robot]]s they will be removed by the robots and the resulting items stored in [[logistic network]] chests or, when a [[personal roboport]] is used, the player's inventory. [[Ghost]]s will be removed immediately. Anything marked for deconstruction will immediately stop functioning. Deconstruction orders can be cancelled prior to the removal of the target. The deconstruction planner can be used unfiltered (blank) to remove all entities or tiles within its selection area, or it can be filtered to specific targets.		By default, tiles are only marked when no entities are found. Tiles or entities queued for deconstruction will be marked with a red 'X'. When within the range of [[construction robot]]s they will be removed by the robots and the resulting items stored in [[logistic network]] chests or, when a [[personal roboport]] is used, the player's inventory. [[Ghost]]s will be removed immediately. Anything marked for deconstruction will immediately stop functioning. Deconstruction orders can be cancelled prior to the removal of the target. The deconstruction planner can be used unfiltered (blank) to remove all entities or tiles within its selection area, or it can be filtered to specific targets.

			Deconstruction planners, just like [[blueprint]]s, can be stored in a [[blueprint book]] or [[blueprint library]] to prevent them occupying inventory space or for organization or sharing purposes.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Evg-zhabotinsky: /* Trees/rocks only toggle */ It does not include cliffs and fish!

2020-12-13T16:01:14Z

Trees/rocks only toggle: It does not include cliffs and fish!

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	==== Trees/rocks only toggle ====		==== Trees/rocks only toggle ====

	At the top of the entities tab is the '''Trees/rocks only''' tick-box. With this enabled the deconstruction planner will filter on all ~~items listed in~~ the Environment section, and the filter slots will be disabled. The Whitelist/Blacklist toggle is still in effect and controls whether the planner selects only ~~environmental entities~~, or selects everything but them.		At the top of the entities tab is the '''Trees/rocks only''' tick-box. With this enabled the deconstruction planner will filter on all kinds of trees and rocks from the Environment section, and the filter slots will be disabled. The Whitelist/Blacklist toggle is still in effect and controls whether the planner selects only trees and rocks, or selects everything but them.

			Fish and cliffs are ''not'' included in this filter, and enabling it blocks manual addition of any items. Therefore, if you want a planner that, for example, removes everything player-placed and does not touch the environment, you have to add each item in the Environment tab (every single tree and rock, cliffs and fish) individually. (This is as of 1.0.0. See suggestion threads to change that: [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=91389 1] [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=68629 2])

	==== Special items in the Unsorted section ====		==== Special items in the Unsorted section ====

Bilka: Removed section about feature that was removed

2020-10-21T10:05:04Z

Removed section about feature that was removed

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	The deconstruction planner always follows the settings of this drop-down, regardless of any filters set in the Tiles tab. For example if a user wishes to configure a planner that removes both walls and [[concrete]], they must first set those filters in the Entities and Tiles tabs, and then also set the Tiles drop-down to '''Always'''. Without changing the drop-down the planner would only select concrete in places where no entities, entity ghosts or tile ghosts were found, as per the rules described under Normal in the above list.		The deconstruction planner always follows the settings of this drop-down, regardless of any filters set in the Tiles tab. For example if a user wishes to configure a planner that removes both walls and [[concrete]], they must first set those filters in the Entities and Tiles tabs, and then also set the Tiles drop-down to '''Always'''. Without changing the drop-down the planner would only select concrete in places where no entities, entity ghosts or tile ghosts were found, as per the rules described under Normal in the above list.

	~~=== Clearing all filters and configuration ===~~

	~~The option to clear the filters was removed. See the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=503743#p503743 forum] for reference.~~

	=== Exporting and importing with strings ===		=== Exporting and importing with strings ===

Tamanous at 12:28, 10 October 2020

2020-10-10T12:28:15Z

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	=== Clearing all filters and configuration ===		=== Clearing all filters and configuration ===

	The option to clear the filters was removed. See https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=503743#p503743 for reference.		The option to clear the filters was removed. See the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=503743#p503743 forum] for reference.

	=== Exporting and importing with strings ===		=== Exporting and importing with strings ===

Tamanous at 12:23, 10 October 2020

2020-10-10T12:23:23Z

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	=== Clearing all filters and configuration ===		=== Clearing all filters and configuration ===

	~~All configuration can be~~ removed ~~from a planner by holding {{Keybinding\|Shift}} while clicking on its icon with {{Keybinding\|rmb}}~~. ~~This returns it to the blank, unfiltered state~~.		The option to clear the filters was removed. See https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?p=503743#p503743 for reference.

	=== Exporting and importing with strings ===		=== Exporting and importing with strings ===

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	A planner can be obtained by:		A planner can be obtained by:
	* Clicking the red deconstruction planner icon ( [[File:DeconstructionPlanner-ShortcutIcon.png\|25px]] ) in the [[shortcut bar]]. (Available once [[Construction robotics (research)\|construction robotics]] is researched in at least one game.)		* Clicking the red deconstruction planner icon ( [[File:DeconstructionPlanner-ShortcutIcon.png\|25px]] ) in the [[shortcut bar]]. (Available once [[Construction robotics (research)\|construction robotics]] is researched in at least one game.)
	* Pressing the keyboard shortcut assigned to '''Make new deconstruction planner'''; default: {{Keybinding\|~~ALT +~~ D}}.		* Pressing the keyboard shortcut assigned to '''Make new deconstruction planner'''; default: {{Keybinding\|alt\|D}}.
	* [[#Exporting_and_importing_with_strings\|Importing a deconstruction planner string]].		* [[#Exporting_and_importing_with_strings\|Importing a deconstruction planner string]].

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	=== Cancelling deconstruction orders ===		=== Cancelling deconstruction orders ===

	Queued deconstruction orders can be cancelled by holding {{Keybinding\|~~Shift~~}} while click-dragging a deconstruction planner over the affected area.		Queued deconstruction orders can be cancelled by holding {{Keybinding\|shift}} while click-dragging a deconstruction planner over the affected area.

	When {{Keybinding\|~~Shift~~}} is held down the area selection border will change from red to blue to indicate cancellation mode is in effect.		When {{Keybinding\|shift}} is held down the area selection border will change from red to blue to indicate cancellation mode is in effect.

	=== Undo ===		=== Undo ===
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	The undo tool can be used to revert the actions of a deconstruction planner. This applies both to pending deconstruction orders and completed removals.		The undo tool can be used to revert the actions of a deconstruction planner. This applies both to pending deconstruction orders and completed removals.

	Undo is triggered by pressing {{Keybinding\|~~Control +~~ Z}} (on macOS: {{Keybinding\|~~Command +~~ Z}})		Undo is triggered by pressing {{Keybinding\|ctrl\|Z}} (on macOS: {{Keybinding\|cmd\|Z}})

	Performing an undo will cancel any queued removal orders (red Xs) that have not yet been actioned. Any ghosts that were removed will be immediately replaced. Where built entities and tiles have already been removed the undo will reinstate them in the form of new ghosts that can then be re-built by any construction robots in range.		Performing an undo will cancel any queued removal orders (red Xs) that have not yet been actioned. Any ghosts that were removed will be immediately replaced. Where built entities and tiles have already been removed the undo will reinstate them in the form of new ghosts that can then be re-built by any construction robots in range.