Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv) Answer from Lemesplain on reddit.com
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r/Astroneer on Reddit: How does the Packager work?
February 7, 2019 -
I've been struggling to get the Packager to work. I got it to package up a Large Platform B by moving it around the periphery until it seemed that I hit some sort of "hot spot" and the button turned green. The Packager then fixed in location and I could press F to package.
I cannot get it to work on anything else. Is there some trick that I'm missing, or is it just not working properly? Is there only certain things it works with?
BTW, for anyone who is curious: When I packaged the Large Platform B, it had something on it (Soil Centrifuge), and it simply popped off. I assume the same thing would happen to all slots on anything you package up.
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Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv)
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Take things off the platform then place the packager over them and it should float above them. then just package it
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Astroneer Wiki
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Packager - Official Astroneer Wiki
3 weeks ago - To use the packager, the player must place it on any part of the object they wish to package that is not an attachment slot. When the light on top turns green, press and hold the Use key (PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: ).
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Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv) More on reddit.com
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February 7, 2019Using the Packager.
you place it on the thing you want to package (Not on a storage slot, It'll light up green on top if it can package what you've placed it on) and then activate it. You just put it somewhere on the thing you want to package. More on reddit.com
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October 31, 2022paglo-load/pag-uunload ng mga tren
Sa ngayon, walang paraan para awtomatikong ilipat ang mga tier 2 na item gamit ang autoarms...ito at ang kakayahang magtransport ng mga resources gamit ang mga portal ay talagang magiging kapaki-pakinabang (mas mabilis at mas episyente ang paggamit ng rocket) at makakapagdulot ng maraming opsyon sa gameplay. Hinihingi na namin ito simula pa noong early access pero ang nakuha lang namin ay "fault finders" Hindi ako sigurado kung may mas malaking sayang ng oras sa laro...May 5 silo ako at hindi ko naman ginagamit kahit kailan. Pasensya na sa mahabang paliwanag pero oo, ang tier 2 automation ay magiging maganda.
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Astroneer Wiki
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Packager - Official Astroneer Wiki
May 6, 2026 - Packagers may be found nearby a MAT alongside some dynamite. To use the packager, the player must place it on any part of the object they wish to package that is not an attachment slot. When the light on top turns green, press and hold the Use key (PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: by default).
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Astroneer: How To Use The Packager
January 23, 2022 - To package additional items, you will need to make another one with one piece of graphite. With your newly packaged items, you can now easily transport large items around the planet, as well as onto shuttles for interplanetary travel.
Astroneer Wiki
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Tethers - Official Astroneer Wiki
3 weeks ago - Once placed, tethers can be picked ... in the backpack. Using (PC: + , Xbox: + , PS4: + , Switch: + ) on a tether while holding it will automatically return it to the backpack, assuming there is space for it....
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April 13, 2026 - Learn how to effectively use the packager in Astroneer for efficient resource management and crafting tips. Perfect your gameplay with our guide!See more videos about How to Useextractor Astroneer, How to Use Astrodienst, How to Use Astro Dienst, How to Use Crane Astroneer, How to Find Tungsten ...
Steam Community
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER 综合讨论
its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
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So.. Packager.. How doth it worketh? :: ASTRONEER Általános témák
Graphite is easy to find but if you don't want to look for it you can just use the centrifuge ... You use them the same way you use Dynamite, you place it on the object and <Use> it.
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Packagers and auto extractors :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
Someone said to throw it in the air and let physics roll it around on its side, when it's at rest they packaged it and it worked for them.
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER 일반 토론
November 28, 2023 - its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER Algemene discussies
its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
Astroneer Wiki
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Crate - Official Astroneer Wiki
Placing the packager on any non-attachment slot part of an item and using the Use Key will package the item into a crate. Crates allow the player to easily construct a base, either at their current location or for creating one at a different ...
UltaHost
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ASTRONEER: An Important Backpack Guide | UltaHost Blog
October 24, 2024 - Input Slot: The printer uses the input slot to store a specific extra resource. Be cautious, as changing the item to be printed ejects the contents of the input slot if your other inventory slots are full. Here are some of the items you can print using the Backpack Printer: ... Moreover, as you strategize in Astroneer, secure your online presence.
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So.. Packager.. How doth it worketh? :: ASTRONEER Discussões gerais
January 1, 2019 - Graphite is easy to find but if you don't want to look for it you can just use the centrifuge ... You use them the same way you use Dynamite, you place it on the object and <Use> it.
Steam Community
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER Allgemeine Diskussionen
its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
Astroneer Wiki
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Packager | Astroneer Wiki | Fandom
The Packager is a widget that allows you to repackage unpacked modules by placing the packager on them. This allows players to easily move their base or store modules that are no longer needed.
Nexus Mods
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Package and Research Marbles (Zebra Balls) at Astroneer Nexus - Mods and Community
Allows marbles (Zebra Balls) to be used in the Research Chamber, and to be packaged with the Packager.
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How to package a storage? :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
January 30, 2020 - Simply attach the packager to any place that is not a storage spot.