Smart Containers 3.0 with Smart Fabricators
By willny4
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SMART CONTAINERS + SMART FABRICATORS (3.0)
Smart Fabricators is a free upgrade to Smart Containers 2.0, introducing fully automated crafting into the existing Distribution Center → Smart Container workflow.
Resources are still sorted and pushed to Smart Containers from the Distribution Center. With version 3.0, Smart Fabricators now pull resources directly from Smart Containers (and other FABs) to craft downstream items — no wires, no micromanagement.
Your outpost becomes a complete, self-balancing production system. The Smart Fabricator system is designed for one central factory with all resources shipped in. Multiple DCs are not supported. However, you can build Smart Fabricators supplied by local Smart Containers in any outpost but the Containers can only be supplied by auto buy.
SMART FABRICATOR FEATURES
*Automated crafting with no wiring
*Multi-stage production — FABs can feed other FABs
*Optional overflow auto-sell (100% item value)
*Unified reporting with Smart Container statistics
*Maintenance tools for repair and registry cleanup
*Bidirectional snap points for clean layouts
*XP awarded for each FAB item sold
PLAYER CONTROLS (DIAL IT IN)
*Capacity limits per FAB
*Craft speed control
*Batch size control
*Auto-sell on/off toggle
*Credit consolidation to a single GalBank vault
*Optional automatic credit consolidation
WHY IT MATTERS
You can fine-tune throughput versus liquidity — stockpile for downstream lines or convert excess into credits automatically. It’s the same reliable DC → SC system you know, now extended with FABs that adapt to your strategy.
Outposts finally become something to optimize, not babysit.
Detailed instructions are provided in game at the DC podium terminal.
IMPORTANT UPGRADE NOTE
Version 3.0 requires existing Smart Containers 2.0 objects to be removed before installing.
Upgrade steps:
Load a save before installing version 3.0
Visit all outposts with Smart Containers or Distribution Centers
Disable auto-sell and remove any stored credits
Delete all DCs and Smart Containers
Save the game
Install version 3.0 and rebuild
FULL DETAILS AND WALKTHROUGH AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE (see below).
Release notes
Xbox
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3.2PlayStation compatibility added
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3.1This version corrects typos.
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1.00This version number was added by BGS for some reason. Version 3.0 is the latest version that I added. I'm seeking understanding of this. There will be a Version 3.1 with typo corrections. Sorry for the confusion.
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3.00I have expanded Smart Containers 2.0 to now include Smart Fabricators 3.0. Smart Fabricators automatically pull the Smart Container resources that are needed to produce the product you select at the Fabricator terminal. You can also can select the speed of processing and the batch size. Smart Fabricators also provide on-board storage capacity that you can set as well as the option to sell excess production for credits and XP. Finally. Smart Fabricators supply their own production to other Smart Fabs automatically for downstream production or ultimate sales.
While all the features of Smart Containers 2.0 are maintained and enhanced. present builds will have to be rebuilt to take advantage of the integrated system -
2.0Features snappable containers, builders icons, improved Xbox reporting and player controls over automatic backfill and the sale of excess resources.
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1.00Original release
Playstation
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3.2PlayStation compatibility added
PC
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3.2PlayStation compatibility added
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3.1This version corrects typos.
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1.00This version number was added by BGS for some reason. Version 3.0 is the latest version that I added. I'm seeking understanding of this. There will be a Version 3.1 with typo corrections. Sorry for the confusion.
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3.00I have expanded Smart Containers 2.0 to now include Smart Fabricators 3.0. Smart Fabricators automatically pull the Smart Container resources that are needed to produce the product you select at the Fabricator terminal. You can also can select the speed of processing and the batch size. Smart Fabricators also provide on-board storage capacity that you can set as well as the option to sell excess production for credits and XP. Finally. Smart Fabricators supply their own production to other Smart Fabs automatically for downstream production or ultimate sales.
While all the features of Smart Containers 2.0 are maintained and enhanced. present builds will have to be rebuilt to take advantage of the integrated system -
2.0Features snappable containers, builders icons, improved Xbox reporting and player controls over automatic backfill and the sale of excess resources.
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1.00Original release
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- Published
- Oct 07, 2025
- Last Updated
- Apr 30, 2026
- Platforms
- Playstation, PC, Xbox
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