EVA <> IVA delayed transition for animations and misc

[fatcargo]

I do not know if this is possible for plugin so i'm posting it here. Also i don't know if this was already requested.

When Kerbal goes on EVA, the action is performed instantly, there is no transition from IVA to EVA with for example animating hatches (this may even include "failed EVA" animation for blocked hatches due to obstruction or mechanical failure). Also, this transition event could be used by plugins for various other events. Another stock game example would be animating enter/exit actions for standard aviation cockpits with raising/lowering canopy and animated Kerbal that enters/exits the cockpit.

Note: Even if animating a Kerbal would be too much work (or too complex / prone to bugs) delayed transitions would still provide enhanced gameplay for airlock type hatches where Kerbal enters an intermediate chamber which then closes, hiding him/her so it can just disappear inside without animation. Player won't notice this and gameplay won't be broken.

Extension of the above : Animations for kerbals in first person view (via plugins, stock is not a must) and transition enter/exit animations in portraits.

Edited April 10, 2016 by fatcargo