decoration scanning malfunctioning

[gjvanderwolf]

It started out with the standard storage box missing from the pod and the other 3D printer after the celebratory update. Looking into it on the discussions pages I found that others found out that the storage box now is deemed a decoration. Decorations can be scanned after acquiring the necessary knowledge. However nothing is scanning. I am using the standard water/resources scanner.

Is this a bug or is this just bad UI design? If this is just bad UI design then where is the scanner that can scan decorations?

[Gothos]

When scanner is level 2, press Q to switch.

[Bollocks to plan B!!]

The scanner can be quite fiddly when scanning decorations. I've managed to scan just one of the posters so far, but I've been able to scan almost everything else with ease.

[gjvanderwolf]

Thank you for providing me with your info. I feel supported.

Originally posted by Gothos:

When scanner is level 2, press Q to switch.

Yes, my scanner is level 2. It can scan for a water source and scan the resources in a rock formation. If that is what is needed to scan the storage container it should work for me also.
Scan water has it's own interface as does scanning resources. Has scanning decorations its own interface as well? I currently have just the scan interface for water and resources.

Originally posted by Bollocks to plan B!!:

The scanner can be quite fiddly when scanning decorations. I've managed to scan just one of the posters so far, but I've been able to scan almost everything else with ease.

Does 'almost everything' include the storage container? Is there a visible or audiable feedback when the decoration scan is successfully completed like water or resources? Where does for instance the storage container show up in the 3D printer interface? Like before at the bottom of the printable objects?

[Gothos]

The item that can be scanned will "highlight" in an orange color. Then when you press and hold the LMB a "progress bar will increase to full. You should have the item scanned in then. It will show in decorations, and when you make one, place it in the hot bar. When you select the item, pressing Q will cycle thru that particular item. ( IE create tables, and Q will cycle thru all the tables available to you )

Not all items are scannable. You'll see some inventory boxes strewn about, but not all inventory boxes are scannable. It's a game RNG I would guess. You will find one to scan ... eventually. Once scanned you'll usually find it listed near the top of the printer under decorations.

[gjvanderwolf]

Hey Gothos, thank you for sharing your knowledge on the mechanics of the game with me. It makes the game more fun to play.

[Gothos]

No worries mate .... I do my best to help out.