
Grid Ruler
Build the Grid Ruler to create a Grid on your map with some distance indicators.
Description
<center><img src="https://github.com/DellAquila/Layout/raw/main/New/CABECALHO.png"></center><br/>
<style>
.multiplayer-banner {
background-color: #4caf50;
border-top: 4px solid #000;
border-bottom: 4px solid #000;
margin: 20px 0;
padding: 10px 0;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
gap: 15px;
width: 100%;
}
.multiplayer-text {
color: #ffffff !important;
font-weight: bold;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
font-size: 1.1rem;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #000;
}
.multiplayer-sub {
background: #000;
color: #4caf50 !important;
padding: 2px 10px;
font-size: 0.8rem;
font-weight: bold;
text-transform: uppercase;
border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.thumb-icon {
font-size: 1.5rem;
filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 0px #000);
}
</style>
<div class="multiplayer-banner">
<span class="thumb-icon">👍</span>
<div class="multiplayer-text">Multiplayer Compatible</div>
<div class="multiplayer-sub">Everyone!</div></div>
<!-- //------------------------------------------------------------ END MULTIPLAYER YES --->
<style>
.mod-container {
--sf-gold: #fa9549;
--sf-grid: #63b3ed;
--sf-bg: #2d2d2d;
--sf-border: #000;
max-width: 850px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: var(--sf-bg);
color: #e0e0e0;
padding: 30px;
border: 4px solid var(--sf-border);
box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px var(--sf-border);
}
.mod-container h1 {
color: var(--sf-gold);
text-transform: uppercase;
text-align: center;
border-bottom: 3px double var(--sf-gold);
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.mod-container h2 {
color: var(--sf-grid);
font-size: 1.2rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
margin-top: 30px;
border-left: 4px solid var(--sf-grid);
padding-left: 10px;
}
.spec-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 15px;
margin: 20px 0;
}
.spec-card {
background: #1a1a1a;
border: 1px solid #444;
padding: 15px;
text-align: center;
}
.spec-val {
display: block;
color: var(--sf-grid);
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 1.1rem;
margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.cmd-box {
background: #2b6cb0;
color: #fff;
padding: 15px;
border: 2px solid #000;
margin: 20px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.warning-box {
background: #742a2a;
color: #fff;
padding: 15px;
border: 2px solid #000;
margin: 20px 0;
font-weight: bold;
text-align: center;
}
.mod-container img {
width: 100%;
border: 4px solid #000;
display: block;
margin: 15px 0;
}
.aquila-footer {
--sf-bg: #1a1a1a;
--sf-border: #000;
--sf-gold: #f2c94c;
--discord: #3b4e8d;
--patreon: #ff6058;
--steam: #f2f2f2;
--pix: #f2d600;
--paypal: #249ce2;
--youtube: #ff0000;
max-width: 850px;
margin: 40px auto;
background-color: var(--sf-bg);
padding: 30px;
border: 4px solid var(--sf-border);
border-top: 6px solid var(--sf-gold);
box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px var(--sf-border);
text-align: center;
}
.aquila-footer .btn-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 12px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aquila-footer .full-btn { grid-column: span 2; }
.aquila-footer .social-btn {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 12px;
border: 3px solid #000;
box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000;
text-decoration: none;
transition: transform 0.1s;
}
.aquila-footer .social-btn:hover {
transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000;
}
.aquila-footer .btn-text {
color: #ffffff !important;
text-transform: uppercase;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 0.9rem;
line-height: 1.2;
}
.aquila-footer .discord { background: var(--discord); }
.aquila-footer .patreon { background: var(--patreon); }
.aquila-footer .youtube { background: var(--youtube); }
.aquila-footer .steam { background: var(--steam); }
.aquila-footer .steam .btn-text { color: #d35400 !important; }
.aquila-footer .paypal { background: var(--paypal); }
.aquila-footer .sub-text {
display: block;
font-size: 0.65rem;
opacity: 0.9;
font-weight: normal;
margin-top: 4px;
text-transform: none;
}
</style>
<div class="mod-container">
<h1>Grid Ruler</h1>
<p style="text-align:center;">Achieve perfect industrial symmetry. Construct massive grid overlays with distance indicators to align your global factory across the entire map.</p>
<div class="spec-grid">
<div class="spec-card">
<span class="spec-val">400m x 400m x 125m</span>
<b>White Grid Scale</b><br>
(50x50 Foundations + 30 Walls)
</div>
<div class="spec-card">
<span class="spec-val">800m x 800m x 250m</span>
<b>Color Axis Scale</b><br>
Massive indicators for long-range planning.
</div>
</div>
<div class="cmd-box">
⌨️ <b>CHAT COMMANDS:</b> Use <code>/grid</code> to toggle visibility instantly!
</div>
<h2>Precision Engineering</h2>
<ul style="font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6;">
<li><b>Global Alignment:</b> Snap foundations into over 100 precise points on the grid.</li>
<li><b>Temporary Holograms:</b> Use the grid as a guide and hide it whenever you need a clear view.</li>
<li><b>Scalable Planning:</b> Place multiple Grid Rulers to cover larger sections of the map.</li>
<li><b>Quick Toggle:</b> Press <b>[E]</b> in the center of the grid to hide it manually.</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin: 30px 0; text-align:center;">
<img src="https://github.com/DellAquila/Layout/raw/main/Videos_Up.png" style="width:100%; border:none; margin:0;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc0hUV9Temc" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Fc0hUV9Temc/0.jpg" style="width:100%; border:4px solid #000; margin:0;"></a>
<img src="https://github.com/DellAquila/Layout/raw/main/Videos_Down.png" style="width:100%; border:none; margin:0;">
</div>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/FnHcM8C.png" alt="Grid Ruler Overview">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/U33sQLC.png" alt="Chat Command UI">
<div class="warning-box">
⚠️ ATTENTION: To remove a grid, you MUST aim at the center of the Grid Ruler entity and use the Deconstruction tool.
</div>
<div style="border-top: 1px solid #444; padding-top: 15px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #aaa; margin-top: 25px;">
<b>Credits:</b> Icons, UI and Graphic advice from <a href="https://discord.gg/xkVJ73E" style="color:var(--sf-gold);">Deantendo: The UI guy!</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="aquila-footer">
<p style="margin-bottom: 25px; font-weight: bold; color: var(--sf-gold);">
📐 There is beauty in a perfectly aligned belt. Plan your empire with precision, Pioneer!
</p>
<div class="btn-container">
<a href="https://discord.gg/xkVJ73E" target="_blank" class="social-btn discord">
<div class="btn-text">AQUILA INDUSTRIAL<span class="sub-text">Found a bug? Have a wild idea? Join the Discord!</span></div>
</a>
<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1958750/Hexfactory/" target="_blank" class="social-btn steam">
<div class="btn-text">HEXFACTORY ON STEAM<span class="sub-text" style="color:#000 !important">Check out the little game I built from scratch!</span></div>
</a>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/AndreAquila" target="_blank" class="social-btn patreon">
<span class="btn-text">BECOME A PATRON<span class="sub-text">Fuel my coffee addiction so I can keep coding until 3 AM.</span></span>
</a>
<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TD7ME2KYDMT7G" target="_blank" class="social-btn" style="background: var(--pix);">
<div class="btn-text" style="color:#000 !important;">☕ BUY ME A COFFEE!<span class="sub-text" style="font-weight: bold; color: #000 !important;">Support with $1 — it will make my day!</span></div>
</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AndreAquila" target="_blank" class="social-btn youtube full-btn">
<span class="btn-text">▶ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL<span class="sub-text">See mod showcases, factory tours, and development updates!</span></span>
</a>
<a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U96NB4W469FR2&source=url" target="_blank" class="social-btn paypal full-btn">
<span class="btn-text">Donate with PayPal<span class="sub-text">Every bit helps keep the cpu humming and the updates coming. Thank you!</span></span>
</a>
</div>
<div class="footer-meta">
<p style="font-size: 0.75rem; color: #555; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 5px; font-weight: bold;">AQUILA INDUSTRIAL // EXTERNAL MODDING DIVISION</p>
</div>
</div>
Versions
How to Install Grid Ruler on Your Server
Order Satisfactory Server
Order a Satisfactory server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). For multiplayer: per 4 players.
Install Mod
Open the mod manager in the dashboard and search for "Grid Ruler". Installation dependencies are installed automatically.
Restart Server
Restart the server so the mod is loaded. Players need to have the mod installed locally as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grid Ruler not working after update – what to do?
After a Satisfactory update, mods need to be updated. Check ficsit.app whether Grid Ruler has been updated for the new game version. With Mado Hosting: open the mod manager and click "Update All". If the mod hasn't been updated yet, temporarily remove it so the server starts.
Grid Ruler causing crashes in multiplayer – solution
Most common cause: all players must have exactly the same mod version installed. Check server logs for "ModMismatch" or "Version Conflict". Ensure all players use Grid Ruler v2.0.11 and the same SML. With Mado Hosting, Satisfactory servers run with 6 GB RAM for stable multiplayer performance.
Is Grid Ruler compatible with other Satisfactory mods?
Grid Ruler uses the Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML). Generally, SML-based mods are cross-compatible, but mods modifying the same game systems can cause conflicts. Test new mod combinations on a backup save. The Mado dashboard automatically detects known conflicts and warns you.
Rent Grid Ruler Server
Play Grid Ruler on your own Satisfactory server with mod support.
Mod Information
- Author
- Andre Aquila
- Latest Version
- v2.0.11
- Created
- July 30, 2020
- Last Updated
- August 22, 2026
- Source Code
- GitHub →