Refined Relocation 2 Mod — Reference
Core Mechanics
The functionality of Refined Relocation 2 revolves around three main pillars: the Sorting Grid, Filtering, and Priority.
The Sorting Grid
When Sorting Chests or Sorting Connectors are placed adjacent to one another, they form a Sorting Grid. Any item inserted into one member of the grid will be automatically relocated to the most appropriate container within that same grid based on the filters set in each container. If no specific container matches the item, it will stay in the container it was originally placed in, or move to a container designated as a 'Buffer'.
Priority System
Every sorting container has a Priority setting (ranging from -128 to 127). When an item is introduced to the grid: 1. The system looks for containers with matching filters. 2. Among matching containers, the one with the highest priority receives the item first. 3. If priorities are equal, the item is distributed based on proximity or available space.
Filtering Logic
Filters are the 'brains' of the operation. They can be inserted into Sorting Chests or Sorting Interfaces to define exactly what items are allowed inside. Filters can be configured to be 'Inverted' (blacklist mode) or 'Normal' (whitelist mode).
Blocks
Refined Relocation 2 adds several functional blocks to facilitate item movement and storage.
| Block | Description | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Chest | The standard storage unit of the mod. Can be dyed any of the 16 Minecraft colors. | 27 Slots, Grid-enabled |
| Sorting Connector | A non-storage block used to link two separate groups of sorting chests into a single grid. | Pass-through, Grid-enabled |
| Block Extender | Extends the 'face' of a block. Allows you to access a chest or machine from a distance or provide more sides for automation. | Configurable Direction |
| Fast Hopper | A significantly faster version of the vanilla hopper. | High-speed transfer |
| Filtered Hopper | A hopper with a built-in filter slot to control exactly what it picks up or moves. | Filterable |
| Sorting Interface | Can be attached to any standard inventory (like a Furnace or a chest from another mod) to bring it into the Sorting Grid. | External Integration |
Sorting Chests
Sorting Chests are the primary way to store items. When you open a Sorting Chest, you will see an additional 'Sorting' tab. In this tab, you can set the Priority and insert various Filter items. Sorting Chests can also be upgraded to Iron, Gold, or Diamond versions if the Iron Chests mod is installed.
Block Extender
The Block Extender is a versatile tool for automation. By placing it against a block, you can interact with that block's inventory through the Extender. This is particularly useful for machines that only allow input from specific sides.
Items and Filters
Items in Refined Relocation 2 are primarily used to upgrade existing blocks or define sorting rules.
Sorting Upgrade
The Sorting Upgrade is one of the most important items. Right-clicking a standard Vanilla Chest with this item will instantly transform it into a Sorting Chest, preserving its contents. This also works on Iron Chests if compatibility is enabled.
Filter Types
Filters are items placed inside the Sorting Tab of a container to define its behavior.
- Basic Filter: Allows you to specify a list of up to 9 specific items.
- Preset Filter: Allows you to select broad categories such as 'Food', 'Ores', 'Tools', or 'Armor'.
- Mod Filter: Sorts items based on the mod they come from (e.g., all items from 'Thermal Expansion').
- Name Filter: Uses string matching to sort items based on their display name or internal ID.
- Type Filter: Sorts items based on their internal item type (e.g., Block, Item, Tool).
- Multi Filter: A container filter that can hold multiple other filters, allowing for complex 'AND/OR' logic.
Recipes
While recipes may vary slightly based on modpack configurations, the standard crafting patterns are as follows:
| Result | Ingredients | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Upgrade | Paper + Gold Ingot + Quartz | Diagonal or Shapeless |
| Sorting Chest | Chest + Sorting Upgrade | Shapeless |
| Sorting Connector | Iron Ingot + Quartz + Stone | 3x3 Grid |
| Fast Hopper | Hopper + Gold Ingot | Shapeless |
| Basic Filter | Paper + Iron Ingot | Shapeless |
| Preset Filter | Basic Filter + Comparator | Shapeless |
| Mod Filter | Basic Filter + Book | Shapeless |
| Block Extender | Piston + Iron Ingot + Smooth Stone | 3x3 Grid |
Note: Most filters are crafted by combining a Basic Filter with a specific 'identifier' item (like a Book for the Mod Filter).