The core aspect of achieving victory in Factorio primarily boils down to factory optimization by streamlining production, logistics, and automation. As you unlock higher level tech and automate research, the demand for raw materials goes up significantly, requiring gathering and conversion of raw materials into usable components. This is where blueprints come to your rescue!
In Factorio, Blueprints are time-saving tools that allow you to copy any setup layout from your base and reuse them elsewhere, enabling you to scale the factory efficiently. One of the interesting features in Factorio is that the game allows you to import Blueprints found on the internet, allowing you to use setups created by other players. However, there are a few caveats worth noting before you can successfully import Blueprints into Factorio, as the import feature isn't available from the get-go.
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Prerequisites To Importing Blueprints In Factorio
The ability to import Blueprints in Factorio unlocks once you research robotics. If you haven't researched robotics in your current playthrough, the import Blueprint String option will be unavailable.
Robotics are typically unlocked once you've reached mid-game and have begun producing Automation (red), Logistics (green), and Chemical (blue) Science Packs. Once the red, green, and blue Science Packs are available, you can research Robotics in the Lab. Completing the Robotics research will unlock the ability to import Blueprints.
Once Blueprint importation has been unlocked in your game, you can use the feature on a different save without having to research Robotics all over again.
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How To Import Blueprints From The Internet In Factorio
One of the best places to find your favorite Blueprints for Factorio is the Factorio Prints website. There, you can find setup Blueprints that range from the early game all the way to the late game. Here's a step-by-step process to import your favorite Blueprint into Factorio:
- Begin by heading over to the Factorio Prints website and browse for a Blueprint that is applicable to your factory. If you already have a Blueprint String from any other source like YouTube, Reddit, or Discord, it will work too.
- While on the Factorio Prints website, use the search feature to filter your search results. Suppose you're looking for an early game Green Circuit setup — just type Green Circuit in the text box, and select the appropriate tags from the adjacent drop-down menu.
- Once the website has fetched the results, you can then browse for your favorite Blueprint and open it by clicking the image or title.
- After accessing the Blueprint page, click the "Copy to Clipboard" button to copy the Blueprint String.
- Now, head over to your game, and click the "Import String" button on the hotbar. This should pull up a code window where you can paste the Blueprint String.
- Once you've pasted the code into the window, click the "Import" button to successfully import a Blueprint to your game.
You can now save the imported Blueprint into your game by pressing "B" on the keyboard to open the Blueprint Library. You can now drag the imported Blueprint into a slot and rename it before saving.
Factorio
- Released
- August 14, 2020
