Question on Action Groups and Engines

[Timkat1994]

With Action Groups, is it possible to swap between different sets of engines? So that I might have rear thrusters (main) and vertical thrusters that can be toggled separately and repeatedly. Similar to the USCSS Nostromo towing vessel from the 1979 film 'Alien' and that one KSP Nostromo mod, if you're familiar with either.

http://alienanthology.wikia.com/wiki/File:Nostromo_Landing.jpg

Edited June 19, 2013 by Timkat1994
Changing [Unanswered] to [Answered!]

[Cykyrios]

Hi there,

Action groups work using symmetry, but I think this is not an issue in your situation.

Simply put, yes, you can set up action groups for several groups of engines. Just choose "Toggle Engine" from the list, and you're good to go.

[KasperVld]

It is very much possible, just slap on a few radial engines that face another way (sideways or up), and then assign them to action groups (don't forget to assign the main engines to a group as well). This really sounds like something that's very easy to try yourself.

[Timkat1994]

Alright, thanks for the answers! Hadn't messed around with action groups at all, but it was too late to hop on last night and learn how to use them. It's my mission for today, though!

[KerbMav]

Is there an ingame or mod way to manipulate action groups outside the VAB?

[KasperVld]

Nope, that's not possible.

[DMagic]

Is there an ingame or mod way to manipulate action groups outside the VAB?

There is a mod for that actually.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/24882-Actions-on-the-Fly-Edit-your-action-groups-in-flight-mode?highlight=actions