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Curvy Pipes Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I place my first pipe?
Craft or obtain a pipe block, then place it in the world like any normal block. Right-click on it to enter placement mode, where you can click in empty space to create curve points and shape the pipe's path freely.
Can I really fit multiple pipes through one block?
Yes—pipes don't occupy the full block grid, so you can layer several item, fluid, or signal lines through the same coordinate. This is especially useful for tight builds around machinery from other mods.
How do I filter what items or fluids transfer through a pipe?
Access the pipe's inventory filtering menu (usually by right-clicking the pipe block) and add items or fluids to the filter list, then set whether the pipe should pull, push, or ignore those entries. You can also specify exact stack or bucket quantities per transfer cycle.
Why is my pipe network not transferring items even though it's connected?
Check that both the source and destination machines are loaded, and verify the pipe's throughput isn't bottlenecked by a narrow section—the mod calculates transfer speed based on the thinnest part of your network. Also confirm the filter settings allow the items you're trying to move.
Do curved pipes work with Applied Energistics 2?
Yes—ME cables convert into smooth curved variants that can attach to the front or side of buses and terminals, letting you route your AE2 network without rigid block-aligned constraints.
Can I walk on pipes like they're solid blocks?
Pipes have collision physics, so yes—you can walk across them as ramps or use them to build fences and barriers for animals or mobs, depending on how you shape them.
How do I see what items are flowing through a pipe?
Right-click an item pipe with glass in your hand to toggle a visual preview overlay that shows items passing through that section of the network.
Does this mod work with GregTech?
Yes—EU wires and GregTech's material-specific fluid pipes convert into curved variants that respect the mod's native energy loss and temperature rules.
What's the Snap Grid Helper and when should I use it?
Middle-click empty air to toggle an alignment grid overlay that helps you place and align pipe points neatly. It's useful for keeping builds organized, especially in large bases.
Can pipes transfer items between unloaded chunks?
Yes—as long as both the source and destination machines remain loaded, transfers will continue moving through the network even if chunks in between are unloaded.