Create: Pipe Connector

Create: Pipe Connector

Plan and place complete Create fluid pipe routes in seconds.

A building utility addon for Create, available for Forge and NeoForge.

What Does It Do?

Create: Pipe Connector replaces block-by-block pipe building with a simple workflow: select a start, preview the route, adjust it, and confirm. The addon routes Create fluid pipes around obstacles and can include pumps, casing, and glass sections.

Main Features

• Live preview and smart routing: See a valid path around obstacles before placing anything.
• Anchors: Add waypoints to guide turns and complex routes.
• Pumps and styles: Add automatic pumps, glass sections, or copper casing.
• Survival checks: See required materials and prevent incomplete placement.
• Construction animation: Place routes progressively at five speeds or instantly.
• Radial menu: Change route, pump, flow, casing, and style options in-game.

Quick Start

1. Hold a create:fluid_pipe and press B to enable Connector Pipe mode.
2. Right-click a reachable block or pipe face to start the route.
3. Aim at the destination and review the preview.
4. Use C for anchors or N for route options when needed.
5. Right-click to confirm, or left-click to cancel the current route.
6. Press B again to return to normal gameplay.

Main Controls

Other shortcuts are available in Minecraft's Controls menu but are unassigned by default.

Connector Options

• Route: Automatic, horizontal first, vertical first, X first, Z first, or avoid vertical.
• Pumps: Disabled, efficient spacing, or safer shorter spacing.
• Flow: Normal or reversed automatic pump direction.
• Casing: None, manually marked positions, or the complete route.
• Style: Default pipes or glass straight sections.

Animation speed, instant placement, and construction preview settings are available under Mods → Create: Pipe Connector → Config.

Compatible Versions

Download the file matching your loader. Fabric is not currently supported.

Modpacks and Shaders

• Install the addon on both the client and server.
• Create is the only required dependency.
• The preview supports common renderer mods and shaders, although transparency can vary between shader packs.
• For visual issues, test without shaders and report the renderer, shader, screenshot, and client log.
• Very long Avoid vertical routes are more demanding; anchors or a simpler route mode can improve performance.

This project is still improving. Bug reports and gameplay suggestions are welcome on the project pages.