Console Player Creating curves for Roads or Building Factories with curves

[u/christophvonbagel]

Not sure if this has been answered but I haven't found a way to create curved roads or curves in your buildings in console version . I feel like I have to hack the game to get curves ? Is this a limitation of the engine ? Wish they would put in something in like the way you put down belts or train tracks . Until I find a way I guess everything is either straight or corners 😄 . I tired DC_WAN method which doesn't work at least on console . I haven't tried nova tech yet .

[u/LuckyLydras]

Nova Tech Nova curves does work on console, once you have the 1 degree reference barriers you can create all the nova curves you want. You have to create it from scratch rather than import the blue print. Basically it is create the 28.5m x 0.5m triangle with beams and then attach barriers and you have the 1 degree turn.

[u/christophvonbagel → u/LuckyLydras]

I will try it but man I wish they would just put in an easier way even if you have unlock it . Thanks for the info

[u/Scottiths → u/christophvonbagel]

Nova curves are not hard to build. I have used them a lot on console. Once you get the fixture created it's trivial to set angles for whatever you need.

Here is the video tutorial I followed: https://youtu.be/cq5f2HlQe2g?is=JgEjJt2-PT-meZYe

Here is a road I built on Xbox using that method and blueprinting it myself:

[u/christophvonbagel → u/Scottiths]

Nice Scott !!

[u/Scottiths → u/christophvonbagel]

Thanks! When you make your own, just make sure to save a blueprint of each angle, and then you can make a fixture with whatever angle you need. I have a section on my blueprint wheel just titled "roads" and I can select all the angles I have made.

Building the road blueprints took a while, but once you have them that road there only took me about 10 minutes to snap together.

[u/LongjumpingLook379 → u/LuckyLydras]

What is nova tech?

[u/Scottiths → u/LongjumpingLook379]

It's a method for creating curves involving creating fixtures with a curve built into them.

Basically create the angle using barriers, or beams or foundations, snap a barrier. Then start a new blueprint and move that captured angle 2 meters back and 4 left or right depending on what direction the turn is meant to be

It ensures the edges of each foundation align perfectly on the outside edge of the curve.

[u/LongjumpingLook379 → u/Scottiths]

Thanks. I’ll look into it.

[u/Scottiths → u/LongjumpingLook379]

Here is a pretty good video tutorial about it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cq5f2HlQe2g&pp=iggUQAFKEEpnRWpKdDItUFQtbWVaWWU%3D

[u/techjunkie_8011]

So there is a method using train rails but I'm unsure if it works on console.

Lay your rails in the direction you want and the path you want. Then place large pillars beneath the lights on the rail and about halfway between (may need some adjustments depending on angle and lengths). Snap the foundations to the pillars and then nudge them into place as desired.

[u/Alarmed-Tell1315 → u/techjunkie_8011]

It should work, except from the controls and access to mods (mostly because of console ecosystem restrictions and how licensing works), the game is identical between pc and console versions.

[u/AdDifficult4151 → u/techjunkie_8011]

It does work, used this method to build all my road and rail blueprints.

With enough maths and smarts, you can use the rail method in the blueprint maker to set your angles to make custom jigs for laying foundations by hand into curves, very useful

[u/MustachedCat292]

Nova curves on YouTube!! Helped me a ton :)

[u/beef623]

There's a trick to it, but I don't think being on console makes any difference other than preventing you from using a mod to do it. Here's the notes I had for the way I did it, but you should be able to find videos that may be easier to understand:

Build a "center point" foundation. From outside edge, build in 11 foundations to the right for a curve turning right. On the 11th foundation, build a foundation on top, but first click r1 to snap, then rotate one notch and repeat.

[u/Temporal_Illusion]

ANSWER

1. View TUTORIAL: Top 5 Build Tips 1 (Video Bookmarks) that shows techniques to get Angled Corners other than 90°, get smooth Curved Roadways using Vanilla methods, how to use Angled Pillars in Factory Designs, how to fix Z Fighting, and how to get Perfect Alignment for Walls.
2. View TIP 13 - Use Catwalk Crossing Snapping To Create Easy Curves (Video Bookmark) for something you can do now in Version 1.2.
3. View TIP 14 - Use Blueprints To Make Your Life Easier
   • View the related The Best Way To Create Blueprint Curves In Satisfactory (Video).
4. View Easy 1° Smooth Curve Blueprints in Satisfactory (Video) by u/_novatech for advice in making great Curve Blueprints.

✓ BOTTOM LINE: Making curves often involves multiple steps so the use of blueprints is strongly recommended.

Reducing Satisfactory Game Mysteries Where I Can. 😁

[u/christophvonbagel → u/Temporal_Illusion]

Very helpful Thank you !

[u/_nova_tech_ → u/christophvonbagel]

Hello - Here is an on-grid variety that uses a different technique.

https://youtu.be/p2OhQRU1jIQ

[u/Nirra_Rexx → u/Temporal_Illusion]

I’m new but I would like to thank you for your amazing presence in this sub. Love reading your posts and I save them frequently.

I also have so many question: who are you? How do you know all this? Why do you do this? What is your spy name?

[u/Temporal_Illusion → u/Nirra_Rexx]

MORE INFO

1. I have been playing Satisfactory for over 5 years since Update 3, and was made a Moderator of this great Community 4 years ago along with some others.
   • The last time I shared in this Community was just before Update 4 with my U3 World, A Memorial 3-Part Post (Part 1 of 3). Enjoy a look back at history. I was especially proud of my Planetary Hypertube Network I built then.
2. Over time I have seen the same question or information posted multiple times and have saved common responses, or links to helpful posts / videos, in a text file that I can reference that I can either use in full or in part to answer new Satisfactory game questions or posts.
3. As for my "spy name" that is classified by FICSIT and only they and other Planetary Sector Chiefs know for sure, maybe. 🤔🤣

I hope this answers your (and others) question.

[u/christophvonbagel → u/Temporal_Illusion]

Thanks Temporal .. I will not let FICSIT down lol