Fluid Reader (Practical Logistics 2)



The Fluid Reader is a block added by Practical Logistics 2. It is used to read and list all the fluids in the inventories of connected blocks. To connect a block to a Fluid Reader, place a Node on it and then run Data Cables from it to the Fluid Reader. Or, to connect the block wirelessly, use a Transceiver. Data is inputted through the dark blue side of the Fluid Reader and outputted through the light blue side.

The Fluid Reader can also be used to create the Wireless Storage Reader.

Channels
The Fluid Reader is configured through channels. For each block connected to the network, a channel will be created. The Fluid Reader can have an unlimited number of connected channels however only one can be read at a time. Channels are selected by pressing the Channel button in the top right of the GUI.

In the Channel Selection menu, listed channels will display their x, y, and z coordinates. To select one, click on it. To exit the Channel Selection menu, press escape.

Modes
The Fluid Reader has various modes for selecting different data from inventories. The data that is selected by the modes will be displayed on the connected display screen.

Fluid Searching
Fluids in the connected inventories will display in the Fluid Reader's GUI and can be searched from there. There is a search box in the top right of the GUI that can be used to search through fluids. The button next to the search box can be used to change sorting modes. There are four modes: