Make "Toggle Rail Layer" keybind also toggle between Rail and Rail Support

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Make "Toggle Rail Layer" keybind also toggle between Rail and Rail Support

Post by HeliGungir »

TL;DR
Make the "Toggle Rail Layer" keybind also toggle back and forth between Rail and Rail Support
What?
Currently the Toggle Rail Layer keybind does two things (to my knowledge):
  • When using the Rail Planner, it toggles between searching for a grounded vs. elevated destination
  • When holding a Rail Signal or Rail Chain Signal, it toggles between their grounded vs. elevated variants
I would like to add a third thing:
  • When holding a Rail, it toggles to a Rail Support; and visa versa.
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Alternatives
  • When holding a Rail, it toggles to a Rail Ramp; and visa versa.
  • When holding a Rail, it toggles to an Elevated Rail; and visa versa. (But holding an Elevated Rail is currently not supported...)
Why?
Streamlines some workflows. Lets us reduce number of items in the hotbar - avoid having to find an already-placed Rail Support (or the alternatives) and use the item Pipette Tool on it.

I think Rail <-> Rail Support is the best option because Rail <-> Rail Ramp can be done fairly painlessly with the Rail Planner. And Rail <-> Elevated Rail isn't useful since Rail can already create Elevated Rails without an additional entity or keybind.
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