What this is about
The freight elevator is where cargo leaves the warehouse and comes back in. Understanding it saves time while loading. The terms here come from the game’s own interface.q2
The freight manager
At the terminal you open the freight manager. It shows three areas:q2
- Warehouse – your storage at this location, with a capacity display.
- Elevator – the platform goods are placed on; it moves up and down.
- Storage / drawer – the output for small items.
Typical run: lower the platform, send goods from the warehouse onto the platform, raise the platform, move the goods onto the ship with the tractor beam. The other way round works the same – just with “move to warehouse” instead of “move to elevator”.q2
Platform sizes
Interior dimensions of the platform in metres, plus the largest item that may be placed on it.
| Name | Width (m) | Length (m) | Height (m) | largest item (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreightElevator_CargoGrid_Small | 7.5 | 6.25 | 5 | 2.5 |
| FreightElevator_CargoGrid_Medium | 10 | 8.75 | 5 | 2.5 |
| FreightElevator_CargoGrid_Large | 20 | 17.5 | 5 | 2.5 |
| FreightElevator_CargoGrid_XL | 25 | 17.5 | 5 | 2.5 |
| FreightElevator_CargoGrid_Exterior | 40 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
Numbers are game values; where the data names no unit, neither do we.
The dimensions are the interior dimensions of the platform in metres; the largest permitted item limits which container size fits on it at all.q1
When it jams
The interface has its own messages for the common cases:q2
- Elevator obstructed – something blocks the platform; the message lists the items.
- Elevator is full / max capacity met – the selection does not fit on the platform.
- Warehouse is full – the warehouse at this location is full, the goods cannot go in.
- Item type not accepted / item not owned – this item may not be placed here.
- Goal
- Use the freight elevator once in both directions.
- Preparation
- A hangar or station with a freight elevator, any item or container in the warehouse.
- Task
- Request a container, have it brought to the platform, raise the platform and store it again afterwards. Note how long each step takes.
- Success criterion
- The container was up top and is back in the warehouse.
- Partner
- not required
- Functions needed
- Interaction Mode
- Toggle Inventory (short press)
- mobiGlas (Toggle)