How does an elevator works?

[DC_ObeY]

i have just build one but i dont know how i can use it O_o

[Beechbum]

I can't even figure out how to build it... I have the task, any insight?

[bidulless]

hi

you have to one on top and one on botton

[DC_ObeY]

@coconut
if u have the recipe, but it with the material it needs, after that go to a place with free 2x2 squares

@bidu:thx i try it

[Beechbum]

never mind my question above, was not unlocked in tech tree yet even though i had the task

[DC_ObeY]

hmm i have now build 1 elevator at the top (but still under the ground) and 1 elevator in an exact line under it 20 squares under it but the dwarfs dont use it.
why? :/

[Rhodan]

You only need one elevator to start with. Make sure there is a vertical tunnel underneath it, and you should see the "landing platform" at the lowest point the elevator can reach. Your dwarves will be able to stop at any block between the platform and the elevator.
You can have ladders and hatches in this tunnel and the elevator will move right through.

I'm not sure what happens when you add other elevators though, haven't tried it yet.

[Solarpower]

Oh come on ! What's with everybody and elevetor ? It's simple.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=197811849

[Shimizu]

Hm, see your dwarves are smarter than my dwarves. My dwarves either a) would jump from top to bottom of shaft and then get stuck there, or b) ignore it completely. I'd love to know how you got them interested.

[Pawel Ausir Dembowski]

Where is it in the tech tree? I can't seem to find it.

[lawura]

Its almost at the end somewhere in middle line, close to tesla tower

[Ixtab]

I am having an issue where everyone is waiting for the elevator, and the lift seems stuck in the middle... maybe its an issue with too many people trying to use it at once, so it doesnt know whether to go up or down?

Edit: Maybe I was wrong... on closer inspection, there were a few of my dudes whose status kept changing back and forth between "in the elevator", "waiting", and "attacking enemy". When I took control and moved them out, the elevator started workign again.. I dont know what they were trying to attack, but it seems like they were confused and causing the issue.

[mikeydsc]

The elevator is bugged atm. Its been bugged for ages.

[Ixtab]

Seems to me like it would work fine if it just allowed 1 guy at a time on it... it would be a bit slower, but it would be like the rails and still be faster than climbing.

[ReneMiner]

Originally posted by mikeydsc:

The elevator is bugged atm. Its been bugged for ages.

Agreed very much.
It would be easier to create a new elevator-system and to drop the current.

My suggest for a better one:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/248390/discussions/0/558754259741422574/