Off set Center of Mass?

[RuBisCO]

I been playing around with control capsule re-entry with FAR since 0.25, I have had some success but larger pods like the Mk1-2 it is very difficult to off set the center of mass enough to produce useful lift. I'm wondering how to change the center of mass in the part file/model its self? I would be great if the center of mass could be adjusted for the capsule directly in the VAB menu.

[Starwhip]

The "center of mass" is set at the origin of the model. Presuming you've got access to the raw file, reposition it's mesh or origin to wherever you want it.

Blender, for example, as a "Set Origin to Center of Mass" option, which calculates where the CoM should be. From there, you would edit the mesh independently to "move" the center of mass upwards, downwards, or any other direction you desire.

EDIT:

Also, I think this belongs somewhere in the Addon Affairs section, as it deals with mods and not the stock game.

Edited February 23, 2015 by Starwhip

[sarbian]

Or you can add the "CoMOffset" value to the part config.

[RuBisCO]

Or you can add the "CoMOffset" value to the part config.

This sounds nice, how do I do this?

[stupid_chris]

This sounds nice, how do I do this?

Add a line "CoMOffset = x, y, z" in the part config, x, y, z being the coordinates of the new CoM relative to the original center/CoM of the part.