FormicAPI Mod FAQ

6 questions players actually ask, answered.

What is the primary purpose of FormicAPI Mod?

FormicAPI Mod supplies shared tools and code systems for mods in the Ant Colony collection, providing ready-to-use mechanics like multiblock structures and thermodynamic calculations to prevent code duplication across related tech mods.

What multiblock structure features does FormicAPI provide?

FormicAPI includes a simple multiblock structure system that allows mod developers to build large machines without having to create the system from scratch.

How does FormicAPI handle number and value display?

The mod includes a unit formatting tool that displays numbers and measurement values clearly for players and developers.

What thermodynamic features are included in FormicAPI?

FormicAPI adds thermodynamic heat modeling based on data lookup tables and calculates specific thermodynamic states such as isobaric heating and isentropic compression.

Is FormicAPI meant to be used by players or developers?

FormicAPI is primarily a utility foundation for mod developers creating mods in the Ant Colony collection, rather than a mod with direct player-facing features.

What problem does FormicAPI solve for the Ant Colony mod group?

FormicAPI serves as the central utility foundation that allows connected tech mods to run together without duplicating background code and mechanics.