EnhancedLogistics

A comprehensive logistics enhancement mod for Techtonica featuring Search UI, Storage Networks, Better Logistics, and a Drone Delivery System!

Features

Phase 3: Search UI System (Ctrl+F)

A powerful search function that works across all game UIs:

• Search Items - Find any item by name or description
• Search Recipes - Locate crafting recipes and their ingredients
• Search Tech Tree - Find technologies and unlocks
• Search Machines - Locate buildable machines

Usage:

• Press Ctrl+F to open the search window
• Type to search in real-time
• Use category tabs to filter results
• Results are sorted by relevance

Phase 4: Storage Network

Extend the wormhole chest concept with automatic item routing:

• Network Channels - Connect multiple chests to the same network
• Auto-Routing - Items automatically flow to chests with space
• Visual Connections - See network connections between storage
• Distance-Based - Networks work within configurable range

Phase 4: Better Logistics

Enhanced inserter and logistics capabilities:

• Extended Inserter Range - 1.5x default reach (configurable up to 3x)
• Faster Inserters - 1.5x operation speed (configurable up to 3x)
• Smart Filtering - Intelligent item filtering for inserters
• Configurable Stack Sizes - Set default filter stack sizes

Phase 5: Drone Delivery System

Automated aerial item transport using floating drones:

• Drone Hubs - Deploy and manage delivery drones
• Point-to-Point Delivery - Route items between storage locations
• Visual Drones - Glowing orb drones with smooth movement
• Configurable Capacity - 8-128 items per drone
• Adjustable Speed - 5-50 units/second
• Range Limits - 50-500m maximum delivery distance

Drone Controls:

• Press J to open Drone Management menu
• Create test drones for experimentation
• Monitor active drones and pending deliveries
• View drone cargo and status

Hotkeys

Configuration

All features can be configured via BepInEx config:

Search UI

• Toggle Key - Key to toggle search (default: F)
• Enable Search UI - Enable/disable search feature
• Search Inventory/Crafting/TechTree/BuildMenu - Toggle search categories

Storage Network

• Enable Storage Network - Enable network features
• Max Network Distance - Maximum connection distance (10-500m)
• Auto Route Items - Enable automatic item routing
• Show Network Visualization - Display network connections

Better Logistics

• Enable Better Logistics - Enable logistics enhancements
• Inserter Range Multiplier - Reach multiplier (1-3x)
• Inserter Speed Multiplier - Speed multiplier (1-3x)
• Smart Filtering - Enable intelligent filtering
• Default Filter Stack Size - Default stack size (1-100)

Drone System

• Enable Drone System - Enable drone delivery
• Drone Capacity - Items per drone (8-128)
• Drone Speed - Movement speed (5-50 u/s)
• Drone Range - Max delivery range (50-500m)
• Drone Menu Key - Key to open drone menu (default: J)

Installation

1. Install BepInEx 5.4.2100
2. Place EnhancedLogistics.dll in BepInEx/plugins/EnhancedLogistics/
3. Launch the game

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for version history.

Credits

• CertiFried - Development
• Techtonica Community - Testing and feedback

License

GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)

Changelog

All notable changes to EnhancedLogistics will be documented in this file.

[3.2.2] - 2026-01-07

Changed

• All items now appear in unified "Modded" build menu tab
• Updated dependency on TechtonicaFramework 1.2.0
• Logistics improvements

Fixed

• Build menu organization for cleaner UI

[1.0.0] - 2025-01-04

Added - Phase 3: Search UI System

• Universal search UI accessible via Ctrl+F
• Search across multiple categories:
  • Items (all game resources)
  • Recipes (crafting recipes with ingredients)
  • Tech Tree (unlocks and technologies)
  • Machines (buildable structures)
• Real-time search as you type
• Category tabs for filtered results
• Results sorted by relevance (name match priority)
• Draggable search window
• Item icons in search results
• Truncated descriptions for clean display

Added - Phase 4: Storage Network

• Network channel system for connected storage
• Chest registration to network channels
• Auto-routing of items between networked chests
• Distance-based network limits (configurable 10-500m)
• Network visualization toggle

Added - Phase 4: Better Logistics

• Inserter range multiplier (1-3x)
• Inserter speed multiplier (1-3x)
• Smart filtering system for inserters
• Configurable default filter stack sizes (1-100)
• Harmony patches for inserter enhancements

Added - Phase 5: Drone Delivery System

• Complete drone delivery framework
• DroneManager for spawning and controlling drones
• Drone states: Idle, MovingToPickup, Loading, MovingToDropoff, Unloading, Returning
• Visual drone objects (glowing spheres)
• Drone capacity configuration (8-128 items)
• Drone speed configuration (5-50 units/second)
• Drone range configuration (50-500m)
• Delivery task queue system
• Drone management GUI (press J)
• Test drone spawning
• Drone cargo tracking
• Smooth movement with hover animation

Configuration

• Full BepInEx configuration support
• Separate sections for each feature
• All features can be enabled/disabled independently
• Extensive range settings for customization