[1.0.5] LightsOut (v0.1.5) - Day/Night Mode in VAB/SPH

[Ignath]

I just posted it to Kerbal Stuff and it will be on CKAN once the pull request is approved! Enjoy!

Just found this on CKAN myself and going to try it out. Nice idea!

[Enceos]

I remember myself requesting this feature, somewhere in November last year, and finally my prayers are answered ))

Thank you so much nodrog6 ​for finding a way to do it!

[CommanderSmith]

Could I recommend that Module Manager be bundled in the download? I was having issues involving NREs on a stock test game, but when I installed Module Manager, it worked. As such, maybe it should be bundled in the download. If not, at least add something in the OP to state that Module Manager is a dependency.

[sumghai]

Could I recommend that Module Manager be bundled in the download? I was having issues involving NREs on a stock test game, but when I installed Module Manager, it worked. As such, maybe it should be bundled in the download. If not, at least add something in the OP to state that Module Manager is a dependency.

ModuleManager is for patching/modifying rocket/spaceplane parts.

LightsOut directly manipulates the VAB/SPH scenes, and to my knowledge does not affect parts in the manner MM does, so I don't see why MM has anything to do with LightsOut.

Perhaps you should post a screenshot and provide log files describing the NRE errors you're experiencing with LightsOut alone.

[CommanderSmith]

Here are further details of the problem at hand. Upon entering the editor (either one), no parts are available, the mission flag is represented as one that doesn't exist, and the part list is blank with the subassembly dropzone box at the bottom, mashed with another box. This, and the NullReferenceException, only occurs when playing without ModuleManager. This occurs regardless of whether or not the mod has been activated. Logs are located below.

With ModuleManager

Without ModuleManager

I am playing stock on a Mac, if that changes anythings

[BudgetHedgehog]

The problem is unrelated to LightsOut - it's a ModuleManager issue.

[CommanderSmith]

The problem is unrelated to LightsOut - it's a ModuleManager issue.

I'm sorry, but I don't think you completely understand. The issue is with LightsOut WITHOUT ModuleManager, with ModuleManager it works fine. Therefore the issue is almost certainly due to LightsOut.

[BudgetHedgehog]

I'm sorry, but I don't think you completely understand.

File '/Users/[user]/Desktop/KSP

Testing/KSP.app/Contents/../../GameData/ModuleManager.TechTree' does not exist

[EXC 16:42:58.653] NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object

RDTechTree.LoadTechTree (System.String filePath, System.Collections.Generic.List`1

RDTechTree.ReLoad ()

RDTechTree.PreLoad ()

RDTechTree.FindTech (System.String requiredTechId)

PartListCategories.TechTier.ExclusionCriteria (.AvailablePart aP)

PartCategorizer+

System.Linq.Enumerable.Any[AvailablePart] (IEnumerable`1 source, System.Func`2

PartCategorizer.Setup ()

EventVoid.Fire ()

EditorPanels.ShowPartsList ()

EditorLogic.StartEditor (Boolean isRestart)

EditorLogic.Start ()

Please tell me how this is a LightsOut problem, because I just tried to replicate this (stock install with just LightsOut and no MM) and was unsuccessful - all parts loaded fine, flag was normal etc. As the error suggests, this is a ModuleManager problem.

Edited May 21, 2015 by ObsessedWithKSP

[nodrog6]

File '/Users/[user]/Desktop/KSP

Testing/KSP.app/Contents/../../GameData/ModuleManager.TechTree' does not exist

[EXC 16:42:58.653] NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object

RDTechTree.LoadTechTree (System.String filePath, System.Collections.Generic.List`1

RDTechTree.ReLoad ()

RDTechTree.PreLoad ()

RDTechTree.FindTech (System.String requiredTechId)

PartListCategories.TechTier.ExclusionCriteria (.AvailablePart aP)

PartCategorizer+

System.Linq.Enumerable.Any[AvailablePart] (IEnumerable`1 source, System.Func`2

PartCategorizer.Setup ()

EventVoid.Fire ()

EditorPanels.ShowPartsList ()

EditorLogic.StartEditor (Boolean isRestart)

EditorLogic.Start ()

Thanks for posting these logs CommanderSmith - they're very helpful. I saw the same line in the debug output that made me suspicious.

I was able to reproduce the error by creating a new save with ModuleManager installed and then deleting ModuleManager.dll plus the extra files Module Manager creates. It behaves the same on Mac and Windows. Look in your save file (persistent.sfs) and search for "TechTreeUrl = ". If it reads "TechTreeUrl = GameData/ModuleManager.TechTree", I think we've found the source of the error. When you delete ModuleManager and ModuleManager.TechTree, the game save doesn't know what Tech Tree to load. I recommend either starting a new save or installing ModuleManager again. Both solved the issue for me.

As ObsessedWithKSP mentioned, let me know if you have any more issues, but this seems to be ModuleManager issue.

[CommanderSmith]

Thanks for your help everyone. I tried it out just then, and I am having no further issues. Also, thank you for a great mod that adds a much desired function.

[MainSailor]

Perfect! one of my biggest gripes was building something and realizing the lights I had placed don't do anything near what I needed them to do once I got to orbit.

[DasValdez]

#1 Mod for hardcore Fashion aficionados. Thanks!

[nodrog6]

#1 Mod for hardcore Fashion aficionados. Thanks!

Thanks Das! I'm a big fan of the stream. Feel free to try it out live sometime - I'd love to see how it's used in the hands of pro.

[ZobrAA]

Did you know that hotkey "L" interferes with same hotkey from RCS Build Aid?

Configurable key setup in the next version maybe?

PS Great little mod by the way!

[nodrog6]

Did you know that hotkey "L" interferes with same hotkey from RCS Build Aid?

Configurable key setup in the next version maybe?

PS Great little mod by the way!

Configurable hotkeys are definitely on my todo list. Hopefully I'll be able to add that feature within the next week or so.

[MK3424]

This mod is way to cool!

Is it synchronised with the day-night cycle of ksp?

[nodrog6]

This mod is way to cool!

Is it synchronised with the day-night cycle of ksp?

Unfortunately, no. I'm working on some cool features which may aid in adding this in the future though.

[Z3R0_0NL1N3]

Unfortunately, no. I'm working on some cool features which may aid in adding this in the future though.

I can't wait for that! That would make this mod on my must-install list for sure!

[abowl]

This mod is freaking cool.

[abowl]

Bump is probably not alowed, but i will do it anyway because this mod deserves more attention.

[Nookos]

Thank you so much!

I like to have fancy lights shining on my ships, bases and stations. And launching, warping to night to test and tweak the lighting was painful.

Wonderful mod! Works perfectly.

[ZobrAA]

Great little mod, much appreciate!

Bat is it possible to match VAB/SPH ambient light level with the global ambient? Actually I use Ambient Light Adjustment mod for realistically pitch black space and it will be very handy to see the light effects in my modded environment.

[nodrog6]

Great little mod, much appreciate!

Bat is it possible to match VAB/SPH ambient light level with the global ambient? Actually I use Ambient Light Adjustment mod for realistically pitch black space and it will be very handy to see the light effects in my modded environment.

That's a good idea. I haven't used Ambient Light Adjustment before, but I'll try it out and see what I can come up with.

[goldenpeach]

Thank you so much for the mod!

You don't have any idea on how many time I had to revert to the SPH/VAB because the lights I used was too powerful and were over-iluminating everything.

[HafCoJoe]

I'm imagining integration between LightsOff and the Editor Time modlet by magico to be able to display real game time in the VAB/SPH... that would be awesome.

Edited October 13, 2015 by Avera9eJoe