# Creating Your First ItemMagnet

This guide walks through creating and configuring your first RS-ItemMagnet.

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# Step 1 - Place a Lodestone

Place a Lodestone where you want your ItemMagnet to operate.

The Lodestone will serve as the machine block for the ItemMagnet.

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# Step 2 - Convert the Machine

Open the RS-ItemMagnet menu and select:

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Convert Machine
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Click the Lodestone you placed.

The Lodestone is now an RS-ItemMagnet.

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# Step 3 - Assign a Container

Open the machine menu.

Select:

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Assign Container
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Then click the container you want the machine to use.

Supported containers include:

* Chests
* Barrels
* Hoppers
* Other supported inventory blocks

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# Step 4 - Configure Radius

Open:

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Radius Settings
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Select the collection radius you want the machine to use.

Larger radii allow collection from a larger area.

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# Step 5 - Configure Filters (Optional)

Open:

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Filters
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Configure which items should be accepted or rejected.

Filters allow ItemMagnets to specialize in collecting specific resources.

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# Step 6 - Test Collection

Drop an item inside the configured radius.

The ItemMagnet should:

1. Detect the item
2. Attract the item
3. Deliver the item to the assigned container

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# Ownership

The player who creates the ItemMagnet becomes its owner.

Only the owner (or authorized administrators) may:

* Modify settings
* Change filters
* Reassign containers
* Remove the machine

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# Troubleshooting

If items are not being collected:

* Verify a container is assigned
* Verify the container has available space
* Verify filters allow the item
* Verify the item is within range

For additional help see:

[Troubleshooting](Troubleshooting.md)

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# Next Step

Continue with:

[Radius Settings](Radius-Settings.md)

or

[Filters](Filters.md)