cfgIgnoreList.xml Configuration

The cfgIgnoreList.xml file is used to specify which items should be excluded from the server's automatic cleanup processes. This is particularly useful for:

• Preserving player-built structures
• Maintaining persistent storage containers
• Keeping important items in the world longer than their normal lifetime

The cfgIgnoreList.xml file has a simple structure with <item> elements listing the classnames to ignore:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<ignore>
    <item name="WoodenLog"/>
    <item name="WoodenPlank"/>
    <item name="MetalPlate"/>
    <item name="Nail"/>
    <item name="WoodenCrate"/>
    <item name="SeaChest"/>
    <item name="Fence"/>
    <item name="WatchtowerKit"/>
    <item name="TentStorage"/>
</ignore>

When the server performs its regular cleanup operations, it checks the cfgIgnoreList.xml file to determine which items should be excluded from cleanup. Items listed in this file will:

• Not be removed when their lifetime expires
• Persist through server restarts
• Remain in the world until manually removed by players or admins

Note that this does not make items completely immune to all cleanup processes. Server administrators can still manually remove items, and certain game mechanics (like damage) can still destroy them.

When configuring your ignore list, consider the following best practices:

• Only add items that truly need to persist (base building materials, storage containers)
• Be cautious about adding too many items, as this can impact server performance
• Consider implementing additional server-side cleanup scripts for ignored items if needed
• Regularly review and update your ignore list as your server evolves