Mod idea: multipoint docking corrector

[Psycho_zs]

I'm assembling a nuclear tug by docking hydrogen tanks with two couples of radially attached jr. docking ports. It works basically, both couples are getting docked if guided well, but only one of them is getting into correct position, the other is docked a bit off-center and the tank's position gets slightly twisted reflecting a slight wobble in the moment of docking (magnets usually add a bit of chaos).

TL;DR, ports are placed well, all nodes connect, but craft is crooked.

I suppose, a mod could tackle this by correcting relative position of docked crafts based on positions of all involved docking ports, straighten them up among multiple points.

Edited September 9, 2015 by Psycho_zs

[hab136]

Docking Port Alignment Indicator and/or Navball docking alignment indicator will tell you if you're lined up correctly with the port. This is important because if you're the slightest bit off, one will connect before the other one.

If one is lined up (parallel), the other should be too.

[Psycho_zs]

Even with these a slight misallignment will throw one of the ports way off if, for example, two small ports located at the opposite edges of a long tank. Not to mention ports' magnets sometimes add craziness.