# v1.1.0: Network Controller Update
## Major Features
### Filing Index Network System
* **NEW**: Filing Index block - Central controller for linking multiple cabinets
* **NEW**: Unified storage networks with single-point automation access
* **NEW**: Smart item/fluid routing across all connected cabinets
* **NEW**: Base linking range of 8 blocks (radius)
### Ledger Linking Tool
* **NEW**: Advanced cabinet linking tool with visual feedback
* **NEW**: Single and Multi-selection modes for flexible cabinet management
* **NEW**: Real-time wireframe overlays showing network topology and ranges
* **NEW**: Multi-selection supports up to 1,000 blocks per operation
* **NEW**: Add/Remove operation modes for precise network control
### Range Upgrade System
* **NEW**: Iron Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 16 blocks
* **NEW**: Diamond Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 32 blocks
* **NEW**: Netherite Range Upgrade - Extends Filing Index range to 64 blocks
* **NEW**: Visual range indicators with yellow wireframe spheres
## Technical Improvements
### Performance & Optimization
* **NEW**: Intelligent caching system for large-scale storage networks
* **NEW**: Thread-safe concurrent data structures for server stability
* **NEW**: Configurable operation limits to prevent server lag
* **NEW**: Efficient network update system with minimal bandwidth usage
### Automation Integration
* **NEW**: Unified IItemHandler capability for Filing Index networks
* **NEW**: Unified IFluidHandler capability for Filing Index networks
* **NEW**: Automatic item/fluid distribution across linked cabinets
* **NEW**: Enhanced mod compatibility with storage and automation systems
### Visual Enhancements
* **NEW**: Block entity renderers for Filing Index connection status
* **NEW**: Dynamic blockstate changes showing connected/disconnected states
* **NEW**: Client-side wireframe rendering system for network visualization
* **NEW**: Real-time range and connection indicators
## New Items & Blocks
### Blocks
* **Filing Index**: Central network controller with upgrade slot
### Items
* **Ledger**: Network linking tool with advanced selection modes
* **Iron Range Upgrade**: 16-block range extension
* **Diamond Range Upgrade**: 32-block range extension
* **Netherite Range Upgrade**: 64-block range extension
## Quality of Life
### User Experience
* **NEW**: Filing Folders and Fluid Canisters now have a GUI to assign and extract items (in addition to the current assignment flows)
* **NEW**: Visual feedback for all linking operations
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## Technical Notes
**Migration**: Existing worlds should continue to work normally. New Filing Index features are opt-in and don't affect existing cabinet functionality. But as usual, please make a backup of your save before installing the new update.
Developer information
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maven { name = "Modrinth"; url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven" }