[Solved] Is there a way to automatically rotate a part when the user attaches it in the editor?

[Kurld]

Coming at solving the problem with my LES parts from a different way.

Currently, for the part to be lined up correctly with the command pod and also have the lift from the canards be generated the correct direction, the user must rotate the part 90 degrees when they place it in the VAB.

Is there a way that, when they place the part, it is automatically rotated 90 degrees around the Y axis?

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by Kurld

[Kurld]

Yes there is!

If you want to do this for some reason, you just need to hook up a method to the OnEditorAttach callback:

      private void OnEditorAttach()
        {
            if (_wasAttached == false)
            {
                _wasAttached = true;
                part.transform.Rotate(0, -90, 0);
            }
        }

        private void OnEditorDetach()
        {
            //avoid weirdness with existing craft/parts:
            _wasAttached = true;
        }

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by Kurld
solved!