v1.1.0: Network Controller Update

Major Features

Filing Index Network System

• NEW: Filing Index block - Central controller for linking multiple cabinets
• NEW: Unified storage networks with single-point automation access
• NEW: Smart item/fluid routing across all connected cabinets
• NEW: Base linking range of 8 blocks (radius)

Ledger Linking Tool

• NEW: Advanced cabinet linking tool with visual feedback
• NEW: Single and Multi-selection modes for flexible cabinet management
• NEW: Real-time wireframe overlays showing network topology and ranges
• NEW: Multi-selection supports up to 1,000 blocks per operation
• NEW: Add/Remove operation modes for precise network control

Range Upgrade System

• NEW: Iron Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 16 blocks
• NEW: Diamond Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 32 blocks
• NEW: Netherite Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 64 blocks
• NEW: Visual range indicators with yellow wireframe spheres

Technical Improvements

Performance & Optimization

• NEW: Intelligent caching system for large-scale storage networks
• NEW: Thread-safe concurrent data structures for server stability
• NEW: Configurable operation limits to prevent server lag
• NEW: Efficient network update system with minimal bandwidth usage

Automation Integration

• NEW: Unified IItemHandler capability for Filing Index networks
• NEW: Unified IFluidHandler capability for Filing Index networks
• NEW: Automatic item/fluid distribution across linked cabinets
• NEW: Enhanced mod compatibility with storage and automation systems

Visual Enhancements

• NEW: Block entity renderers for Filing Index connection status
• NEW: Dynamic blockstate changes showing connected/disconnected states
• NEW: Client-side wireframe rendering system for network visualization
• NEW: Real-time range and connection indicators

New Items & Blocks

Blocks

• Filing Index: Central network controller with upgrade slot

Items

• Ledger: Network linking tool with advanced selection modes
• Iron Range Upgrade: 16-block range extension
• Diamond Range Upgrade: 32-block range extension
• Netherite Range Upgrade: 64-block range extension

Quality of Life

User Experience

• NEW: Filing Folders and Fluid Canisters now have a GUI to assign and extract items (in addition to the current assignment flows)
• NEW: Visual feedback for all linking operations

Technical Notes

Migration: Existing worlds should continue to work normally. New Filing Index features are opt-in and don't affect existing cabinet functionality. But as usual, please make a backup of your save before installing the new update.