How to scale part models in CFG? [1.3]

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

Hi,

So, I'm trying to scale the model for one engine to fit the 3.75M form factor. The original model is 2.5M, and I would like to resize it in the CFG so that both the attachment nodes and the model scale to match. Anyone know how to do this?

Thanks!

[Theysen]

You can use rescaleFactor = xxx

where x is for the correct scale between 3.75/2.5m. The nodes stay the same so you don’t have to tinker around with those

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

2 minutes ago, Theysen said:

where x is for the correct scale between 3.75/2.5m

What do you mean by this?

[Nils277]

15 hours ago, UbuntuLinuxKing said:

What do you mean by this?

He means that you have to use the right scale factor to scale it from 2.5m to 3.75m.

In this case it would be (3.75/2.5), ergo:

rescaleFactor = 1.5

As far as i know, you also have to scale the position values for the nodes (the first three values), therefore you have to multiply them also by 1.5. e.g.

from:

node_stack_top = 0.1, 0.32, 0.2, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2

to:

node_stack_top = 0.15, 0.48, 0.3, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2

You can also set the seventh parameter to 3 to have the node in the size as the other nodes in the 3.75m scale

Edited October 10, 2017 by Nils277

[Nightside]

On 10/10/2017 at 6:23 AM, Nils277 said:

As far as i know, you also have to scale the position values for the nodes (the first three values), therefore you have to multiply them also by 1.5. e.g.

When using rescaleFactor, the nodes should stay in their correct positions relative to the part.

this was not the case with changing the scale values of the model itself.

Edited October 11, 2017 by Nightside

[Nils277]

@Nightside Oh, that is something i did not know yet. Thanks for the clarification.  

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

32 minutes ago, Nightside said:

When using rescaleFactor, the nodes should stay in their correct positions relative to the part.

this was not the case with changing the scale values of the model itself.

Using just rescaleFactor worked when sizing UP a 2.5m to 3.75m, but sizing them DOWN didn't work, even after I multiplied the node_stack definitions like @Nils227 said.

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

6 hours ago, UbuntuLinuxKing said:

Using just rescaleFactor worked when sizing UP a 2.5m to 3.75m, but sizing them DOWN didn't work, even after I multiplied the node_stack definitions like @Nils227 said.

Never mind, my own stupidity was causing the problem

On 10/10/2017 at 9:23 AM, Nils277 said:

He means that you have to use the right scale factor to scale it from 2.5m to 3.75m.

In this case it would be (3.75/2.5), ergo:

rescaleFactor = 1.5

As far as i know, you also have to scale the position values for the nodes (the first three values), therefore you have to multiply them also by 1.5. e.g.

from:

node_stack_top = 0.1, 0.32, 0.2, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2

to:

node_stack_top = 0.15, 0.48, 0.3, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 2

You can also set the seventh parameter to 3 to have the node in the size as the other nodes in the 3.75m scale

How would I use that math to scale down a part? I have a 3.75m part, and I want it to be 2.5m. So I run it through a calculator (2.5/3.75) and I get 0.66 repeating. Would just 0.66 in the CFG do, or am I doing my math wrong? EDIT: 0.66 didn't work AT ALL. It did absolutely nothing.  

Edited October 11, 2017 by UbuntuLinuxKing

[harrisjosh2711]

2 hours ago, UbuntuLinuxKing said:

Never mind, my own stupidity was causing the problem

How would I use that math to scale down a part? I have a 3.75m part, and I want it to be 2.5m. So I run it through a calculator (2.5/3.75) and I get 0.66 repeating. Would just 0.66 in the CFG do, or am I doing my math wrong? EDIT: 0.66 didn't work AT ALL. It did absolutely nothing.  

Yes .66 should work. Check to make sure u didn't change scale instead of re-scale. Also, u don't need to change anything in the attachment nodes.

Edited October 11, 2017 by harrisjosh2711

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

5 minutes ago, harrisjosh2711 said:

Yes .66 should work. Check to make sure u didn't change scale instead of re-scale. Also, u don't need to change anything in the attachment nodes.

No, I definitely changed rescaleFactor. Maybe it's just the model - I'll try a different one.

[Bottle Rocketeer 500]

The ideal RescaleFactor for 3.75 to 2.5 is actually .65

[UbuntuLinuxKing]

14 hours ago, UbuntuLinuxKing said:

No, I definitely changed rescaleFactor. Maybe it's just the model - I'll try a different one.

 

13 hours ago, Bottle Rocketeer 500 said:

The ideal RescaleFactor for 3.75 to 2.5 is actually .65

Never mind! Again,my own stupidity - the part model was broken.

[Azimech]

There is another method if you're feeling creative.

MODEL
	{
		model = Squad/Parts/Resources/ISRU/ISRU
		scale = 0.25,1,0.25
		
	}

 

Standard values are 1.0. In this example the following shape is the result:

And in case you're wondering why I did that:

I turned the ISRU into a cyclotron and the ion engine into a nozzle. It's a proton cannon.

 

 

[SpannerMonkey(smce)]

4 hours ago, Azimech said:

There is another method if you're feeling creative.

And one day you must share with us the how to for those amazing compound (assembled from many parts) assemblies you create,  the pipework on your engines for example.

[Azimech]

1 minute ago, SpannerMonkey(smce) said:

And one day you must share with us the how to for those amazing compound (assembled from many parts) assemblies you create,  the pipework on your engines for example.

You mean this stuff?

[SpannerMonkey(smce)]

1 minute ago, Azimech said:

You mean this stuff?

Indeed i do, and a perfect example