Issues with model not showing up in game.

[Crispy Top Hat]

Hey everyone, I just recently started trying to make my own parts for KSP after hundreds of hours playing this game I wanted to try something new with it. Now it is a bit overwhelming trying to learn everything at once but after a few hours of reading and following this tutorial http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/entries/3232-Part-Modding-Tutorial-1-5-Modeling I finally have a model.

(sorry that uploaded so large) Everything was going fine until I finished my part and created the part.CFG file and booted up KSP. Now in the loading screen i seen that my file and part had loaded but once in the game and inside the VAB my part was not there. I am at a loss I have spent the last several hours pulling my hair out trying to find out what I have done wrong.

This is what I have set up in my folder that I have my part exported to.

and this is what my part.CFG looks like

PART{


name = MyEngine
module = Part
author = Me


mesh = model.mu
scale = 1
rescaleFactor = 1.0


node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.45, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 1
node_stack_top    = 0.0,  0.45, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1




TechRequired = start
entryCost = 525
cost = 525


category     = Propulsion
subcategory  = 0
title        = Liquid Beale Rocket
manufacturer = Cruelty Against Bread Corp.
description  = This engine runs on liquid bread, or LF and OX, your choice.


attachRules = 1,0,1,1,0


EFFECTS
{
  running_closed
  {
    AUDIO
    {
      channel = Ship
      clip = sound_rocket_spurts
      volume = 0.0 0.0
      volume = 3.0 3.0
      pitch = 0.0 0.2
      pitch = 1.0 1.0
      loop = true
    }
    MODEL_MULTI_PARTICLE
    {
      modelName = Squad/FX/shockExhaust_red_small
      transformName = thrustTransform
      emission = 0.0 0.0
      emission = 0.05 0.0
      emission = 0.075 0.25
      emission = 1.0 1.25
      speed = 0.0 0.5
      speed = 1.0 1.2
    }
  }
  engage
  {
    AUDIO
    {
      channel = Ship
      clip = sound_vent_soft
      volume = 1.0
      pitch = 2.0
      loop = false
    }
  }
  flameout
  {
    PREFAB_PARTICLE
    {
      prefabName = fx_exhaustSparks_flameout_2
      transformName = thrustTransform
      oneShot = true
    }
    AUDIO
    {
      channel = Ship
      clip = sound_explosion_low
      volume = 1.0
      pitch = 2.0
      loop = false
    }
  }
}


mass = 0.35


dragModelType  = default
maximum_drag   = 0.20
minimum_drag   = 0.15
angularDrag    = 2
crashTolerance = 10
maxTemp        = 3400


stagingIcon = LIQUID_ENGINE

MODULE
{
    name = ModuleEnginesFX
    engineID = ClosedCycle
    runningEffectName = running_closed


    thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
    exhaustDamage = True
    ignitionThreshold = 0.1
    minThrust = 0
    maxThrust = 39
    heatProduction = 200
    fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.0
    PROPELLANT
    {
        name = LiquidFuel
                   ratio = 0.9
        DrawGauge = True
    }
    PROPELLANT
    {
        name = Oxidizer
        ratio = 1.1
    }
    atmosphereCurve
     {
        key = 0 410
       key = 1 280
     }

}


MODULE
{
    name = ModuleGimbal
    gimbalTransformName = thrustTransform
    gimbalRange = 0.5
}


}

I just used what the tutorial had used I wasn't that interested in writing up a new part.CFG at this time.

If anyone knows what I am doing wrong or if the tutorial I am following on how to get parts into KSP is way outdated I would greatly appreciate a point in the right direction.

Solved! What I had done was made my parts.cfg, parts.CFG why I thought that was correct have no clue but I learned a lot from this adventure and now I am on to bigger things. Thanks alot to those that took the time to help me figure out what I was doing wrong.

Edited October 13, 2015 by Crispy Top Hat
Solved!

[Bloody_looser]

What's in the log?

Anyway, try deleting PartDatabase.cfg in KSP folder and start a new save for testing.

[Crispy Top Hat]

I hope this is the log you are refering to because i am not getting any kind of crash log since theres no crashes. I also deleted the PartDatabase.CFG and started a new save and no luck. I highlighted where it says my part loaded in.

[LOG 19:48:24.435] Load(Model): Squad/Props/AltimeterThreeHands/model
[LOG 19:48:24.440] Load(Model): Squad/Props/AtmosphereDepth/model
[LOG 19:48:24.445] Load(Model): Squad/Props/AxisIndicator/model
[LOG 19:48:24.449] Load(Model): Squad/Props/ButtonSquare/model
[LOG 19:48:24.453] Load(Model): Squad/Props/circularButton/model
[LOG 19:48:24.457] Load(Model): Squad/Props/Compass/model
[LOG 19:48:24.461] Load(Model): Squad/Props/directionalKnob/model
[LOG 19:48:24.466] Load(Model): Squad/Props/directionalKnob2/model
[LOG 19:48:24.470] Load(Model): Squad/Props/IndicatorPanel/model
[LOG 19:48:24.477] Load(Model): Squad/Props/IVANavBall/model
[LOG 19:48:24.485] Load(Model): Squad/Props/ledPanelSpeed/model
[LOG 19:48:24.490] Load(Model): Squad/Props/NavBall/model
[LOG 19:48:24.497] Load(Model): Squad/Props/pullSwitch/model
[LOG 19:48:24.502] Load(Model): Squad/Props/radarAltitude/model
[LOG 19:48:24.507] Load(Model): Squad/Props/squareButton/model
[LOG 19:48:24.511] Load(Model): Squad/Props/standingSwitch/model
[LOG 19:48:24.515] Load(Model): Squad/Props/switch/model
[LOG 19:48:24.519] Load(Model): Squad/Props/switchGuard/model
[LOG 19:48:24.524] Load(Model): Squad/Props/switchWithGuards/model
[LOG 19:48:24.530] Load(Model): Squad/Props/throttle/model
[LOG 19:48:24.535] Load(Model): Squad/Props/VSI/model
[LOG 19:48:24.540] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/crewCabinInternals/model
[LOG 19:48:24.567] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/cupolaInternal/model
[LOG 19:48:24.584] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/GenericSpace1/model
[LOG 19:48:24.607] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/GenericSpace3/model
[LOG 19:48:24.639] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/landerCabinInternals/model
[LOG 19:48:24.663] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/landerCabinSmallInternal/model
[LOG 19:48:24.677] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/LargeCrewedLabInternals/Large_Crewed_lab_Int
[LOG 19:48:24.730] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/mk1CockpitInternal/model
[LOG 19:48:24.745] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/mk1PodCockpit/model
[LOG 19:48:24.766] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/MK1_Inline_Int/MK1_Inline_Int
[LOG 19:48:24.795] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/mk2CockpitStandardInternal/model
[LOG 19:48:24.815] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/Mk2CrewCabinInternal/MK2_CrewCab_Int
[LOG 19:48:24.846] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/MK3CockpitInternal/MK3_Cockpit_Int
[LOG 19:48:24.900] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/MK3_CrewCab_Int/MK3_CrewCab_Int
[LOG 19:48:24.980] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/Placeholder/PlaceholderIVA
[LOG 19:48:24.987] Load(Model): Squad/Spaces/PodCockpit/model
[COLOR=#ff0000][LOG 19:48:25.027] Load(Model): THSI/model[/COLOR]
[LOG 19:48:25.034] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/C7 Aerospace Division
[LOG 19:48:25.036] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/Dinkelstein Kerman's Construction Emporium
[LOG 19:48:25.037] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/Experimental Engineering Group
[LOG 19:48:25.038] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/FLOOYD Dynamics Research Labs
[LOG 19:48:25.040] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/Goliath National Products
[LOG 19:48:25.041] Config(AGENT) Squad/Agencies/Agents/Integrated Integrals

[Mecripp]

Would be better to see a screen shot of how you set it up in unity.

[Crispy Top Hat]

I am not sure what you are exactly looking for in unity but if this isnt it I can get you what you need.

[Bloody_looser]

Well, main camera definitely shouldn't be in the engine. Delete it.

Can you provide unity screens for every component of the engine?

[Crispy Top Hat]

I sure can and here they are.

[Bloody_looser]

Ah, here we go. KSP do not support AnimatorController (third pic). Delete it.

Everything else looks fine IMO.

P.S. Which Unity version do you use?

Edited October 13, 2015 by Bloody_looser

[Crispy Top Hat]

I am using unity 4.2.2. I have done as you said and deleted the AnimatorController rewrote it then i deleted the PartDatabase.CFG and started a new save still does not show up. I am very confused as to why.

[Mecripp]

In your part folder why do you have 2 textures with the same name just different format ?

[Crispy Top Hat]

That was actually taken out already i forgot to delete it before I took a screenshot but I was switching from MBM to PNG to see if that was my issue.

[Bloody_looser]

By any chance, could some non-latin characters sneak into names of modules in Unity? Had this issue once myself, it's kinda nasty. Everyone looks totally ok, just don't work.

[Crispy Top Hat]

I checked and did not see any non-latin chars. I have made a zip of the entire project if you would like to see I would go ahead and post it but I am unaware of the forums rules to post it in here.

[Bloody_looser]

Sure thing. I'm sitting at home with a nasty cold anyway.

Upload it to dropbox or something and link it there.

[Crispy Top Hat]

I sent you a pm with the link. I know about them colds I just got over one about a week ago.

[Bloody_looser]

Well, since you provided a packed .mu file I still can't tell what's your original issue.

I unpacked it a bit, and it seem to have everything needed to make an engine.

It's alive.

And vigorous!

P.S. Threw together my own config, since the one in tutorial is too complicated imo. Misplaced the top node a bit though.

{
name = EngineBL
module = Part
author = Bloody
mesh = model.mu
scale = 0.01
node_stack_top = 0.0, 30.6498, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1
node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -37.8251, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 1
fx_exhaustFlame_blue_small = 0.0, -21.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, running
fx_exhaustLight_blue = 0.0, -21.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, running
fx_smokeTrail_light = 0.0, -21.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, running
sound_vent_medium = engage
sound_rocket_hard = running
sound_vent_soft = disengage
sound_explosion_low = flameout
TechRequired = advRocketry
entryCost = 1600
cost = 390
category = Engine
subcategory = 0
title = Engine of butthurt
manufacturer = Bloody_looser
description =
attachRules = 1,0,1,0,0
mass = 0.5
// heatConductivity = 0.06 // half default
skinInternalConductionMult = 4.0
emissiveConstant = 0.8 // engine nozzles are good at radiating.
dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.2
angularDrag = 2
crashTolerance = 7
maxTemp = 2000 // = 3600
bulkheadProfiles = size1
MODULE
{
name = ModuleEngines
thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
exhaustDamage = True
ignitionThreshold = 0.1
minThrust = 0
maxThrust = 100
heatProduction = 80
fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.21
EngineType = LiquidFuel
PROPELLANT
{
name = LiquidFuel
ratio = 0.9
DrawGauge = True
}
PROPELLANT
{
name = Oxidizer
ratio = 1.1
}
atmosphereCurve
{
key = 0 345
key = 1 200
key = 3 0.001
}
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleGimbal
gimbalTransformName = thrustTransform
gimbalRange = 4
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleAnimateHeat
ThermalAnim = HeatAnimatioEmissiveLiquidEngine3
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleJettison
jettisonName = fairing
bottomNodeName = bottom
isFairing = True
jettisonedObjectMass = 0.1
jettisonForce = 5
jettisonDirection = 0 0 1
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleTestSubject
environments = 15
useStaging = True
useEvent = False
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleSurfaceFX
thrustProviderModuleIndex = 0
fxMax = 0.3
maxDistance = 30
falloff = 1.7
thrustTransformName = thrustTransform
}
}

PART

If your engine won't show up with this config - well, reassemble it in Unity from scratch.

[Mecripp]

It's the part.CFG file it's in upper case change to part.cfg lower case work like a charm

[Bloody_looser]

It's the part.CFG file it's in upper case change to part.cfg lower case work like a charm

Wow, who could even imagine that's (•_•) / ( •_•)>âŒÂâ– -â–  / (âŒÂâ– _â– ) the case.

[Crispy Top Hat]

Yes it works now thank you all for the help. I will update OP.