# Filters

Filters allow ItemMagnets to collect only specific items.

This allows multiple ItemMagnets to operate in the same area while collecting different resources.

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# Why Use Filters?

Without filters:

```text
ItemMagnet
→ Collects Everything
```

With filters:

```text
ItemMagnet A
→ Cobblestone

ItemMagnet B
→ Iron

ItemMagnet C
→ Redstone
```

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# Configuring Filters

Open the machine menu.

Select:

```text
Filters
```

Add or remove items from the filter list as desired.

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# Typical Uses

## Mob Farms

Collect:

* Bones
* Arrows
* Rotten Flesh

Ignore:

* Player-dropped items

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## Mining Operations

Collect:

* Cobblestone
* Stone
* Ores

Ignore:

* Other farm resources

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## Storage Sorting

Use multiple ItemMagnets with different filters to automatically route resources into separate storage systems.

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# Troubleshooting

Item not being collected?

Verify:

* Item is included in the filter
* Item is within range
* Target container has available space

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# Best Practices

Use filters whenever multiple ItemMagnets operate in the same area.

This creates cleaner and more predictable automation systems.

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# Next Step

Continue with:

[Pause and Resume](Pause-and-Resume.md)