Science points - Science without all the paperwork

[Odyssey]

I'm trying to figure out a way that I can play in sandbox mode, but still have science reports generated by experiments in the field. I'd like to be able to build whatever I want (no unlocking of parts) but to still be able to track my progress by having a record of the science that I've done in various places.

It would be a hybrid play mode that would allow for progress to be measured.

Anyone have an idea for a way to make that work?

Ideally I'd like to do the same with having experience points for Kerbals that go flying, but that's a secondary thing to me.

[Popeholden]

1) Start a game in science mode

2) open the debug menu and give yourself a bunch of science

3) ????????

4) science sandbox game

[Tivec]

Odyssey, take a look at my mod CareerLite (or check my signature). It is not quite finished, but will let you unlock all facilities, lock your money, and research everything. The next release will feature an interface that will allow you to toggle this at will.