Flip The Orientation The Part Will Appear In VAB

[dboi88]

Is it possible to create a new part from an existing part that appears flipped around when selected in the VAB?

Basically i have a command pod and fuel tanks and i want to use the pod as a matching rear adapter soi want it to appear in the VAB upside down when it is selected. Anyway of doing this without editing the actual model?

[xEvilReeperx]

If a plugin is an option, you can simply rotate the icon prefab (AvailablePart.iconPrefab) to point upside down

[dboi88]

[quote name='xEvilReeperx']If a plugin is an option, you can simply rotate the icon prefab (AvailablePart.iconPrefab) to point upside down[/QUOTE]

My only experience coding is with python so i'd probably look to modify the model before i tried writing a plug in.

If I was to use the iconprefab would this just turn around the thumbnail in VAB? I actually want the part to be upside down once selected.

If I was to try editing the model would it be a simple affair to just flip the whole model upside down?

[xEvilReeperx]

Oh, for some reason I read your post and thought "part icon" when you said selected. You should be able to create a new CFG using a MODEL{} node with the original model rotated. You'll have to edit the AttachNode locations manually but that should be straightforward. Here's a quick example of the mk1pod being flipped:
[spoiler=ConfigNode][code]PART
{
name = mk1pod.upsidedown
module = Part
author = xEvilReeperx

MODEL
{
model = Squad/Parts/Command/mk1pod/model
rotation = 180, 0, 0
}

// --- asset parameters ---
scale = 1
rescaleFactor = 1

// --- node definitions ---
// definition format is Position X, Position Y, Position Z, Up X, Up Y, Up Z
node_stack_bottom = 0.0, -0.4050379, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 1
node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.6423756, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0
bulkheadProfiles = size1, size0
CoPOffset = 0.0, 0.5, 0.0
CoLOffset = 0.0, -0.35, 0.0
CenterOfBuoyancy = 0.0, 0.5, 0.0
CenterOfDisplacement = 0.0, -0.3, 0.0
buoyancy = 1.5
buoyancyUseSine = False

// --- editor parameters ---
TechRequired = start
entryCost = 0
cost = 600
category = Pods
subcategory = 0
title = Look! It's upside down!
manufacturer = Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc
description = Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.

// attachment rules: stack, srfAttach, allowStack, allowSrfAttach, allowCollision
attachRules = 1,0,1,1,0

// --- standard part parameters ---
mass = 0.8

dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.15
angularDrag = 2
crashTolerance = 14
maxTemp = 1200
skinMaxTemp = 2200

skinInternalConductionMult = 0.625
heatConductivity = 0.1 // 5/6ths default

vesselType = Ship

// --- internal setup ---
CrewCapacity = 1

INTERNAL
{
name = mk1PodCockpit
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleCommand
minimumCrew = 1
}
RESOURCE
{
name = ElectricCharge
amount = 50
maxAmount = 50
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleReactionWheel

PitchTorque = 5
YawTorque = 5
RollTorque = 5

RESOURCE
{
name = ElectricCharge
rate = 0.24
}
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleScienceExperiment

experimentID = crewReport

experimentActionName = Crew Report
resetActionName = Discard Crew Report
reviewActionName = Review Report

useStaging = False
useActionGroups = True
hideUIwhenUnavailable = True
rerunnable = True

xmitDataScalar = 1.0

usageReqMaskInternal = 5
usageReqMaskExternal = -1
}
MODULE
{
name = ModuleScienceContainer

reviewActionName = Review Stored Data
storeActionName = Store Experiments
evaOnlyStorage = True
storageRange = 1.3
}

RESOURCE
{
name = MonoPropellant
amount = 10
maxAmount = 10
}

MODULE
{
name = FlagDecal
textureQuadName = flagTransform
}

MODULE
{
name = ModuleConductionMultiplier
modifiedConductionFactor = 0.003
convectionFluxThreshold = 3000
}
}[/code][/spoiler]

[dboi88]

[quote name='xEvilReeperx']Oh, for some reason I read your post and thought "part icon" when you said selected. You should be able to create a new CFG using a MODEL{} node with the original model rotated. You'll have to edit the AttachNode locations manually but that should be straightforward. Here's a quick example of the mk1pod being flipped:
[/QUOTE]

Many thanks I really appreciate the help