[1.0.0-beta2] Paint is not visible in a space pipe when it splits or joins

[safe flame]

Paint dots vanish when space pipes split and merge

[feral plaza]

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1. [SPZ2-3465] — 👀 72% similar

Fluid overview prediction works backwards through space pipe
Done • Priority: High • Fix: 1.0 Release [1.0.0] • Game: 0.0.9-RC7 • Resolution: Fix Verified

When two Space Pipes join together and one of them splits elsewhere, the Fluid overview incorrectly predicts that fluid from the join point will arrive at the other end of the split. The Shape Previews show liquid reaching locations where it will never actually arrive. This occurs in Classic Mode when Space Pipes connect and split in certain configurations. The expected behavior is that Shape Previews should only display predictions for locations where fluid will actually reach. This issue ha...
💬 Threads: [0.0.8] Fluid prediction works backwards

2. [SPZ2-3820] — 👀 68% similar

Space pipe visual glitch
Done • Priority: High • Fix: 1.0 Release [1.0.0] • Resolution: Fix Verified

Space Pipes display a visual glitch where paint fluids always appear to flow into the middle level, regardless of which level they actually came from. The animation incorrectly shows all paint blobs entering through the middle notch on space pipes. This visual issue persists across multiple builds and testing dates. The animation does not accurately represent the actual fluid flow between different machine levels, though the functionality itself may still work correctly.
💬 Threads: [0.0.9-RC7] space pipe visual glitch

3. [SPZ2-3313] — 👀 62% similar

Merged Space pipe contents does not show additional shapez in predictions on outputs
Done • Priority: High • Fix: 1.0 Release [1.0.0] • Game: 0.0.7 • Resolution: Done

When merging Space Pipes on a Space Platform, the Shape Previews at Outputs do not correctly display all possible shapes from the merged pipe contents. The same issue occurs with merged Space Belts not showing correct predictions at their outputs. This affects the player's ability to see what items will come out of merged transport lines. The issue was marked as unable to reproduce in the latest build and became obsolete after prediction system refactoring was completed.

4. [SPZ2-5836] — 👀 55% similar

Add IO effect to junctions of Space Pipes
In Progress • Priority: Medium • Fix: None

Space Pipes lack a visual hole or transition effect at junctions where they connect to other structures. Items visually clip through the junction point instead of appearing to properly enter or exit. Space Pipe lifts already have this effect, so the behavior is inconsistent. The expected behavior is for junctions to display a hole or similar visual effect matching how Space Pipe lifts handle item transitions.

5. [SPZ2-5171] — 👀 45% similar

Pipes that are full are showing empty
Done • Priority: Critical • Fix: 1.0 Bugfixes before Feature Freeze • Game: 1.0.0-alpha1 • Resolution: Fix Verified

Pipes that are full are showing empty visually. When placing Fluid Launchers and Fluid Catchers with colored paint, the connecting Pipes between them appear clear or empty even though the launchers and catchers show they are full and the shape predictions indicate fluid is flowing. This occurs in a new Regular Classic Mode save with cheats enabled. The expected behavior is that Pipes should visually display the liquid paint inside them when they contain fluid. This issue has been marked as no...
💬 Threads: [1.0.0-alpha1] Pipes have no colour with

[safe flame]

Apparently this is intentional and that's supposed to be a tunnel?

[feral plaza]

6. [SPZ2-5251] — 👀 38% similar

(un)loaders don't show shapes or paint going into or out of their space belts/space pipes
To Do • Priority: Low • Fix: None

Shape Wagon Loaders and Shape Wagon Unloaders do not visually display shapes or fluids transitioning into or out of their connected Space Belts or Space Pipes. The items only become visible once they have fully entered the connected belt or pipe, creating a gap in the visual flow. This occurs in Classic Mode when observing shapes entering loaders or exiting unloaders at train stations. Players expect to see a smooth visual transition of items moving between the wagon loader/unloader machines ...

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[outer talon]

It's not finished yet. Not a bug, but a missing feature of how it will end up functioning.