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Lagless Pixel Printer!

The Pixel Printer is laggy, that's a fact. This mod replaces the Pixel Printer interface with a Lua recreation! You will need to scan objects to add them to the printer after installing this mod unless you use OpenStarbound[github.com] or StarExtensions[github.com].

Why use this mod instead of other similar mods? It's simple; this mod actually stays true to what the Pixel Printer is! Instead of manually telling the printer what objects exist (meaning most modded objects will not show, even if they are printable), this mod keeps track of which objects you've scanned, so no need for any patches or updates to make them appear; this mod is future-proofed!


Q: No objects are showing! I scanned stuff before installing this mod, and I don't see the stuff I scanned!
A: The new interface cannot access your old list of scanned objects. Please rescan objects. For OpenStarbound[github.com] or StarExtensions[github.com] users, use the 'import' button to copy your old scanned objects list to the new interface (you only need to do this once per old character).

Q: Where do I craft the lagless printer?
A: This mod replaces the laggy Pixel Printer, so craft that one! If OpenStarbound[github.com] is used, all printers become lagless.

Q: I scanned stuff before installing this, so now I don't know what to scan because my scanner shows everything in red.
A: Typing `/clearscannedobjects` will reset your original scanned object list, allowing your scanner to show unscanned objects as blue and scanned objects as red.

Q: Clientside?
A: No. If the server has it installed, all players must also install it. If only the player has it installed, they will only be able to use it in singleplayer, but can still scan objects on multiplayer.

Q: Before installing this, I had a Pixel Printer in an Omnicrafter/as a Tiny Station. Selecting it doesn't work now.
A: You must place it into the world normally, unfortunately. It will not work with the Omnicrafter or Tiny Stations. The Omnicrafter will not error unless the printer is selected and opened, so you can safely remove it from the Omnicrafter. For Tiny Stations, mine or ignore it.

Q: Does this work with (insert mod here)?
A: As long as it doesn't replace the Pixel Printer or player.config files. All printable objects can be printed, even those added in future Starbound updates or by mods.

Q: Does this affect modded printers?
A: With OpenStarbound[github.com], all printer objects are affected. Otherwise, this mod only affects the vanilla Pixel Printer, the Outpost Pixel Printer from More Outpost Objects, and the Pixel Printer from SCS Crafting Stations, meaning other printer objects will use their (laggy) vanilla behavior.

Q: When in admin mode, all objects are shown. Does this mod keep that?
A: Implementing the 'show all objects to admins' functionality would bring the lag back. To compensate, there is a button that shows the original Pixel Printer interface, which has said functionality.

Q: What does 'rescan' do?
A: When you scan an object, some of its data (ID, name, icon, price) is stored on the player file. This button allows you to refresh that data. This is useful if an object's name is changed due to a mod update.

Q: Why would I use the 'erase' button?
A: If you uninstall a mod that adds objects, you may want to erase them from your printer. You can keep the data (the mod won't break or anything) if you like.

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