[Retired] Multipurpose Colony Modules for MKS/OKS (0.4.5)

[Angel-125 12,975]

Hard to believe it's been nearly a year since I started Multipurpose Colony Modules (MCM), and what a difference a year makes. Multipurpose Colony Modules has fulfilled its mission in more ways than one, but it lives on through its successor, Pathfinder. Many of MCM's art assets are carried over into Pathfinder and given a new mission. You can find the Pathfinder thread here.

Thank you for all your support and I hope to see you all in the Pathfinder thread.

Edited September 8, 2016 by Angel-125

[Angel-125 12,975]

Looking to save memory and/or reduce your parts catalog? The following may help:

Unused Parts

With Multipurpose Colony Modules, many of the parts in MKS/OKS are not required. If you want to reduce the number of parts showing up in your parts catalog, you have two options:

1) Recommended: Use the existing MM_USI config file (installed with 0.4.1) to hide the unused MKS/OKS parts. Active Texture Management and/or the opengl switch can take care of ensuring that you have lots of memory available for other mods. MM_USI.cfg is installed by default, so you’ll automatically have the unused parts hidden. This is the easiest solution since you don’t have to do anything, but you won’t reclaim system memory.

2) For advanced users only: Delete the unused parts from your Kolonization directory. Do so at your own risk. Deleting files from MKS/OKS may break your game, voids your warranty, means you wont’ get any support for MKS/OKS without having a complete and proper install, and is not recommended unless you know what you’re doing and/or are badly in need of system memory for your game. Bear in mind that the MKS/OKS memory footprint is already quite small, so you likely won’t gain much, especially if you’re using Active Texture Management and/or are using the opengl switch.

The two folders that can be pruned of files are the UmbraSpaceIndustries/Kolonization/Assets folder and the UmbraSpaceIndustries/Kolonization/Parts folder. Listed below are the files in each folder that are supplanted by Multipurpose Colony Modules. An asterisks (“*â€Â) character means all files starting with the characters before the asterisks can be deleted. For instance, DECAL* means DECAL_52, DECAL_53, DECAL_54, DECAL_55, DECAL_56, DECAL_57, DECAL_58, DECAL_59, DECAL_60, and DECAL_62 can all be deleted.

Listed for each folder is a section called Optional. These files could be kept if you wish to use parts that aren’t supplanted by those in Multipurpose Colony Modules. For instance, I rather like the HabDome, so I keep the related files in my MKS/OKS directory.

Assets Folder:

AgModule*

DECAL*

Decal*

FostedGlass30.png

GenericModule*

ILM.mu

Inflatables*

MKS_III.mbm

MKS_Module_III.mu

MKS_Outfitter.mu

ModuleBase*

OKSDecal*

OKSLogDecal*

OpaqueGlass.png

PDU.mu

Shared*

StationLgInflatable.mu

StationModule.mu

StationPDU.mu

StationSmInflatable.mu

Tank*

Tubs*

Workspace.mu

Optional:

HabDome*

LgStationHub.mu

LaunchPad.mu

RigidTube.mu

StationGreenhouse.mu

StationHub.mu

StationTube*

tube*

Parts Folder

MK3*

MKS_Aeroponics.cfg

MKS_AgModule

MKS_BioLab

MKS_ColonyHub

MKS_DockingPort

MKS_EL_LaunchPad

MKS_EL_OrbDock

MKS_FlexOTube

MKS_Kerbitat

MKS_ModuleBase

MKS_PDU

MKS_PioneerPack*

MKS_ScienceLab

MKS_Storage*

MKS_Workspace

OKS_Aeroponics

OKS_AgModule

OKS_BioLab

OKS_ColonyHub

OKS_Hub

OKS_Kerbitat

OKS_LgHub

OKS_PDU

OKS_ScienceLab

OKS_Storage_ILM

OKS_Workspace

Optional:

MKS_ExpandoTube*

MKS_HabDome

MKS_RigidTube

OKS_Cap

OKS_Tube_Lg

OKS_Tube

Edited February 3, 2015 by Angel-125

[TopHatDragon 67]

This, this is what I've been waiting for...

[RoverDude 8,819]

Awesome Always cool to see folks extending stuff.

[Tabris 49]

Good thing that i haven't started building my Minmus base yet.

EDIT:

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Edited October 26, 2014 by Tabris

[TopHatDragon 67]

Issue already, the templates for the MBU don't seem to be included in the download and I don't know if this is related but if the MBU is selected first and launched with just a MCM and MBU, the MCM will defy gravity and float away leaving the MBU on the ground but still be connected (but appearing seperated)

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[Joshwoo70 98]

Good thing that i haven't started building my Minmus base yet.

EDIT:

the security Cert on your download link is invalid.

Download using http not https

Edited November 19, 2014 by Joshwoo69
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[Joshwoo70 98]

Issue already, the templates for the MBU don't seem to be included in the download and I don't know if this is related but if the MBU is selected first and launched with just a MCM and MBU, the MCM will defy gravity and float away leaving the MBU on the ground but still be connected (but appearing seperated)

http://imgur.com/a/V0gpi

Yeah.. the NAN kraken strikes!

No but seriously. Fix it please?

[Floppster 62]

Absolutely wonderful stuff, great work Angel!

[Angel-125 12,975]

Will definitely take a look. Templates should be included in the Mcm/Multimodule directory. Module separation might be due to Firespitter. Do you have the logs?

[Angel-125 12,975]

Well, it is in beta... Problem is I didn't include the storage container's templates. I'll get that updated right away. The module separating issue... what I need is your KSP.log file (found in KSP directory) and your output_log file (found in KSP/KSP_Data directory). I suspect a dll problem. Did you update to the latest firespitter? You'll need the unofficial build. Also, what version of MKS/OKS do you have? Not just the "latest version" but the actual version number. That'll help me figure out what is going on.

Edit: Fixed the download link, no more https.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Angel-125

[TopHatDragon 67]

I'm using:

MKS/OKS 0.21.2

TAC Life Support 0.10.1.13

Toolbar 1.7.7

Module Manager 2.5.1

Firespitter - The one included in your download

Output_Log

KSP Log

[Angel-125 12,975]

I'm using:

MKS/OKS 0.21.2

TAC Life Support 0.10.1.13

Toolbar 1.7.7

Module Manager 2.5.1

Firespitter - The one included in your download

Output_Log

KSP Log

Thank you, that helps. I think I've identified the problem. I should have an update shortly.

[Angel-125 12,975]

New version is up, 0.1.1.

Recompiled the DLL files to make sure everything is up to date.

Fixed config file for the MBU to use correct field name for defaultTemplate.

Added missing config files for Multipurpose Base Unit.

Added Pioneer template and decals for MBU.

[Noio 28]

Oh, THIS is freakin' awesome. Hooray for the reduced part-count and the cargo-friendly sides. Nice work! *spams download button*

Also, as much as I dig Rover's art, I really appreciate a stockalike option. Groovy.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Noio

[Angel-125 12,975]

Oh, THIS is freakin' awesome. Hooray for the reduced part-count and the cargo-friendly sides. Nice work! *spams download button*

Also, as much as I dig Rover's art, I really appreciate a stockalike option. Groovy.

Glad you like it. I have been trying to improve my art skills by mimicing PorkJet's art style. I plan to build modules that blend well with Helldiver's art style as well. I have a storage node in the works, for instance. i will dig up the WIP and post it later.

[Jivaii 77]

I haven't checked (haven't used KSO yet in 0.25) but do the OKS modules fit properly in the larger shuttle? I'm including the Habitat and Agricultural inflatables in that question.

[Angel-125 12,975]

I haven't checked (haven't used KSO yet in 0.25) but do the OKS modules fit properly in the larger shuttle? I'm including the Habitat and Agricultural inflatables in that question.

The original OKS modules do fit, as does the MCM and MBU. The Multipurpose Base Unit has the room to put the inflatable modules onto the attachment ports and still fit the Super 25. In fact the whole Multipurpose Colony Modules concept centered around fitting inside the larger Super 25.

[Noio 28]

Would it be possible to change the bases so they accept surface mounts like the default MKS bases? I am sad that I can't attach them to kerbitrail tubes and the like.

EDIT:

It also looks like the 'Repair Shop' module might have a typo or be out of date - it's marked as generating 'ReplacementParts' instead of 'SpareParts', and does not produce the correct thing.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Noio

[Angel-125 12,975]

Would it be possible to change the bases so they accept surface mounts like the default MKS bases? I am sad that I can't attach them to kerbitrail tubes and the like.

EDIT:

It also looks like the 'Repair Shop' module might have a typo or be out of date - it's marked as generating 'ReplacementParts' instead of 'SpareParts', and does not produce the correct thing.

Yup, definitely possible on both counts. Thanks for the feedback, I'll fix that in the next update. Should have something tomorrow.

[RoverDude 8,819]

@Angel-125 - do me a favor and do your pull request as separate part modules/etc, since I want to fiddle a bit with how I integrate it

Thanks!

[Angel-125 12,975]

@Angel-125 - do me a favor and do your pull request as separate part modules/etc, since I want to fiddle a bit with how I integrate it

Thanks!

Sure thing. My plan is to do a pull for the modules first (MKSModuleSwitcher, MKSStorageContainer, support files). I'll provide you with the templates and sample MKS/OKS module config files separately. That way you can see how the system works and tweak it as desired. I'm designing it so that the context menus for the converters are still be available via MKSModuleSwitcher, but modules built on top of MKSModuleSwitcher can hide the GUI and replace it (such as what I'm doing with the M.O.M.).

[TopHatDragon 67]

New bug.

In the SPH the switching for both the MCM(can switch but stats/apperance don't change) and the MBU don't work if building in there. However if you load the pieces through as subassemblies the switching does work.

Output_Log

KSP Log

Also the value for Liquid Fuel on the MBU is off.

[Angel-125 12,975]

New bug.

In the SPH the switching for both the MCM(can switch but stats/apperance don't change) and the MBU don't work if building in there. However if you load the pieces through as subassemblies the switching does work.

Output_Log

KSP Log

Also the value for Liquid Fuel on the MBU is off.

Thanks, I'll work on those. Can you elaborate on the Liquid Fuel value? MBU only holds a third of the values from the refueling storage tank- 35% to be exact.

Never mind, I see the problem in the template.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Angel-125

[Angel-125 12,975]

New version is up! Download is on the first page, or you can click here.

0.1.2: Added surface attach ability to the MBU. Modified Repair Shop template to use correct converter values. Fixed LiquidFuel value for Refueling template. Fixed issue in the SPH that prevented the MCM/MBU from switching types.

@RoverDude: I have created a pull request using a modified version of Multipurpose Colony Modules' core code. It's just the core modules, not the templates and sample files, which you can find here. These samples contain all the templates from Multipurpose Colony Modules as well as the config files for the generic MKS and generic OKS modules. You should be able to just compile the source, drop the samples into your test game directory's UmbraSpaceIndustries folder, and have fun.

I do have a question for you about your GitHub site for UmbraSpaceIndustries. The main page is at http://bobpalmer.github.io/UmbraSpaceIndustries/, and I noticed that the releases are at https://github.com/BobPalmer/MKS/releases. I am new to GitHub, and I was wondering how you set up those pages. Is there a tutorial somewhere? Do you need the paid version of GitHub? I'd appreciate some pointers if possible.

Thanks!