Mesh Replacer plugin

[sumghai]

This idea came about while stupid_chris and I were working on a new update for RealChutes, where we managed to obtain a list of all the meshes, bones and joints used on the Kerbal EVA model. We can now hide the default jetpack and its thrusters, so that we could substitute it with a backpack of my own design.

However, I'd like to request a plugin that works for a general case - substituting any meshes used in any of the built-in game assets with ones made by third-party add-on authors, in the same manner TextureReplacer allows users to reskin Kerbal suit textures.

Potential applications include:

- Kerbal EVA and IVA suit variants that aren't just reskins of the existing models (e.g. different helmets, armored Kerbal suits, blue shirt-sleeve jumpsuits for space station IVAs) - animation rigged for different Kerbalnaut body meshes might be an issue, though

- "Human" astronaut models

- Replacing some or all of the KSC buildings exteriors/interiors

[NathanKell]

Sounds interesting. I hope to have a bit more time next week, so poke me the next time you're online.

[SpaceLaunchSystem]

Very interesting indeed! I would love to see something come out of this.