Prototype/Loader1x1

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Template:Prototype parent Continuously loads and unloads machines, as an alternative to inserters.
This loader type is identical to Prototype/Loader1x2 with the exception of its hardcoded belt_distance:

• The belt_distance of the loader determines the distance between the position of this loader and the tile of the loader's belt target.
• This loader type always has a belt_distance of 0, meaning by default it is 1 tile long in total.
• For a loader type with a belt_distance of 0.5, see Prototype/Loader1x2.

Mandatory properties

This prototype inherits all the properties from Prototype/TransportBeltConnectable.

Template:Prototype property Table with the following members:

• direction_in - Sprite4Way - Mandatory.
• direction_out - Sprite4Way - Mandatory.
• back_patch - Sprite4Way - Optional.
• front_patch - Sprite4Way - Optional.

Template:Prototype property How many item filters this loader has. Maximum count of filtered items in loader is 5.

Optional properties

Template:Prototype property The distance between the position of this loader and the tile of the loader's container target.

Template:Prototype property Whether the loader can load and unload rolling stock.

Template:Prototype property Whether the loader can load and unload stationary inventories such as containers and crafting machines.

Template:Prototype property How long this loader's belt is. Should be the same as belt_distance, which is hardcoded to 0 for this loader type. Prototype/Loader1x2 can be used if a belt_distance of 0.5 is desired.

Template:Prototype property Cannot be a burner energy source.

Template:Prototype property Cannot be negative.