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The '''Area Mex''' command queues construction of [[Metal Extractor|metal extractors]] in a given area. The order is placed by dragging the mouse over the area to be covered.
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The '''Area Mex''' command queues construction of [[Metal Extractor|metal extractors]] in a given area.  
  
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The individual constructions are ordered to the builder from the nearest mex in the area to the farthest, disregarding obstacles. For this reason it may be better to queue several Area Mex orders to guarantee an optimal builder walk path.
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The individual constructions are ordered from the nearest mex to the builder in the area to the farthest, disregarding obstacles - for this reason it may be better to queue several Area Mex orders to guarantee an optimal builder walk path.
  
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Holding {{key press|Alt}} and {{key press|Ctrl}} while placing an Area Mex order will place four [[Solar Collector|solar collectors]] around each mex in the area. This protects the extractor and provides [[Overdrive]]. On hilly terrain or in the water, [[Wind/Tidal Generator|wind or tidal generators]] are used instead.
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Holding '''ALT''' while placing an Area Mex order will place 4 [[Solar Collector|solar collectors]] around each mex in the area. This protects the extractor and provides [[Overdrive]]. On hilly terrain or in the water, [[Wind/Tidal Generator|wind or tidal generators]] are used instead.
  
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Holding down the {{key press|Ctrl}} key alone will place only one energy structure next to the extractor, while holding {{key press|Alt}} by itself will result in two.
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You can use the ALT modifier for adding generators to existing metal extractors as well.
  
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You can use the {{key press|Alt}} and/or {{key press|Ctrl}} modifier key for adding generators to existing metal extractors as well.
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