Open Shield on Docking Port

[SPD13]

Hello,

I am working on the script module for MechJeb to automate flights using the excellent MechJeb module.

I am facing a problem: How can i programmatically open the Shield of a shielded Docking Port?

Is this a function of the "Part" or a function of the "ModuleDockingNode"?

Thank you for your help

[sarbian]

The cfg has a ModuleAnimateGeneric. That s what controls the shield.

Edit and notice the deployAnimationController value on ModuleDockingNode

Edited October 3, 2016 by sarbian

[SPD13]

Geat! Thank you @sarbian

On the ModuleDockingNode, there is a " deployAnimator " and i can call the "Toggle()" method on it to open/close the shield.

The " deployPercent " on the animator will tell if the shield is open (100) or closed (0).

The " actionAvailable " will tell if this is a shielded dock or not.

[SPD13]

Edit: hmm... no, in fact "deployPercent" is always "100", even when the shield is closed...

[SPD13]

Haha, i found a way  "deployAnimator.Progress" is "0" when closed and "1" when opened.