QoL Improvement: Save/Paste Ship Routes to Clipboard for Easier Management
Feature Request: Clipboard Support for Cargo Ship Routes (Export/Import)
Summary
I would like to suggest adding "Save to Clipboard" and "Paste from Clipboard" functions to the Cargo Ship Control UI. This feature would allow players to easily manage, replicate, and edit complex logistics routes outside the game.
Suggested Implementation
The clipboard data could be a simple string (text-based) for easy serialization. Each route entry would ideally consist of:
Cargo Hub Name
Dock Flags: Load/Unload status for Docks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Example Data Format (Concept):
[Hub Name], [Dock1:L/U], [Dock2:L/U], [Dock3:L/U], Dock4:L/U
Why this is beneficial:
For Developers: A simple text-based string is relatively easy to implement compared to a complex UI-based copying system.
For Players: * External Editing: Advanced players can copy the route to a text editor (like Notepad), batch-edit the hub names or flags, and paste them back in-game.
Sharing: Users can easily share efficient logistics setups with the community via text strings.
Efficiency: It significantly reduces the repetitive clicking required to set up multiple ships with similar routes.