temporary cfg override?

[Red Shirt]

I know I can go into the stock part cfg's and make permanent changes, but what if I just want to override them while leaving the original file alone? Is it possible to write a cfg for this? 

Let me get specific. I generally agree with why the solar panels aren't retractable unless shrouded, but when using them only in a non-atmospheric environment they sometimes get in the way during docking and moon landings.

I also would like to overwrite anomaly detection percentages of probe cores. Warping aimlessly waiting for a '?' to appear is not my idea of fun  (ok, I accept I am impatient and grumpy on this one).

If I change the stock configs, I'll have to do it again on the next update. How do I write a game data config that I can simply copy from version to version?

[monstah]

Use ModuleManager. It's a mod for doing exactly that.

[Tex_NL]

Speaking of ModuleManager. This is the thread you want for all you're pre-written patches. Including retracting the non-retractable solar panels.

 

[Red Shirt]

Thanks for the quick replies. My first thought after looking at MM was I don't know how, then I realized I already have when I changed the mass of the 2 man lander can. So, yes, yes, I can. Thanks again.