How can I get a mod part to work in career mode?

[Odo]

I've downloaded DYJ's minigun mod but it doesnt show up in the techtree in career mode, and because of that, it doesnt show up in my parts selection. I know the mod is installed correctly because I can use the minigun in sandbox mode, but if I try in career it gives me the "invalid parts" message. Can anyone tell me how to make the minigun show up in career mode so I can use it on my main world? Thanks!

Edited November 7, 2013 by Odo

[Taki117]

you have to add it to the tech tree by modifying its config file. Find a part in the same tech tree node that you want your part to be in and copy those lines of code into your part.

[Odo]

Thanks that worked

[IndigoCypher00]

So I've done this a few times, and now I want the KOSMOS Balka Solar Arrays in (the absolutely massive panels). I copied the code line from the Gigantor Panels, which are in [largeElectrics] and put them into the editor parameters part of the Balka panels and restarted KSP. But they still won't show up. What might have caused this?

[Tiberion]

there's 2 lines you need to copy, the tech node name, and the entryCost right under it.

Then once you add it, if you have already opened that tier of parts, you need to go back to it and click on the new part listed there, and "buy it" - it'll show up in the VAB then.

[Dante80]

Btw, can someone share a link for those Balka Solar panels? I always wanted to use them but I think I read somewhere that their animation was broken. Is that true?

I'm currently using the big panels from the NFP mod for my first station, I think though that the Balkas will be a little bigger, right? (whats their stock ec/s btw?)

Edited November 17, 2013 by Dante80

[IndigoCypher00]

Btw, can someone share a link for those Balka Solar panels? I always wanted to use them but I think I read somewhere that their animation was broken. Is that true?

I'm currently using the big panels from the NFP mod for my first station, I think though that the Balkas will be a little bigger, right? (whats their stock ec/s btw?)

WAY bigger. IIRC, the electrical output is like 400 per second. They look gorgeous though, and are a better aesthetic and performance alternative to spamming a bunch of Gigantors on your craft. I got them from the KOSMOS station mod here. The problem is, however, that whenever I type the tech level and the entry cost in, as soon as I X out, they disappear, even if I hit save. I can't get them into career mode, which is a shame.

[Dante80]

Thanks for the link man. Its very easy to add the panels into career, you just need to do the following:

1.Transfer your kosmos folder inside your gamedata folder.

2. go to Kosmos_Balka_PanelBlock1

3. open up part.cfg and part_single.cfg with notepad

4. paste the following lines inside (I placed them between editor parameters and node definitions):

TechRequired = experimentalElectrics

entryCost = 16000

5. Save both files and run the game.

[Pesqueeb]

you have to add it to the tech tree by modifying its config file. Find a part in the same tech tree node that you want your part to be in and copy those lines of code into your part.

I'm pretty sure I understand how to do this, the instructions here make it seem pretty clear. My question is, how (or with what) exactly do I open the config file itself? I get a message from windows saying "windows cant open the file, windows needs to know which program to use to open the file" with the options to search the web or choose a program, what program should I use to see and edit the file? I realize this is probably pretty elementary stuff for most of you, but it's all still pretty foreign to me. Help is appreciated.

[sumghai]

I'm pretty sure I understand how to do this, the instructions here make it seem pretty clear. My question is, how (or with what) exactly do I open the config file itself? I get a message from windows saying "windows cant open the file, windows needs to know which program to use to open the file" with the options to search the web or choose a program, what program should I use to see and edit the file? I realize this is probably pretty elementary stuff for most of you, but it's all still pretty foreign to me. Help is appreciated.

Notepad, Wordpad or Notepad++ can all edit CFG files. Just associate the CFG file extension to any of these programs.

[IndigoCypher00]

Thanks for the link man. Its very easy to add the panels into career, you just need to do the following:

1.Transfer your kosmos folder inside your gamedata folder.

2. go to Kosmos_Balka_PanelBlock1

3. open up part.cfg and part_single.cfg with notepad

4. paste the following lines inside (I placed them between editor parameters and node definitions):

TechRequired = experimentalElectrics

entryCost = 16000

5. Save both files and run the game.

Yeah, so funny story about that--I was actually editing the CFG files that were in the DOWNLOAD; i.e., the ones I copied into my GameData folder. I have them working now

[Pesqueeb]

Notepad, Wordpad or Notepad++ can all edit CFG files. Just associate the CFG file extension to any of these programs.

Excellent, thank you. I thought notepad would be okay, but didn't want to screw with anything till I was more certain.

[KerbMav]

I recommend you give Notepad++ a try. You can open several files simultanously, split the screen to see more than one at once - and sometimes the cfg files are formatted in a way Notepad will display the content as one long hard to read line, Notepad++ will display them nicely with indentet text and all.

[Pesqueeb]

Okay, so I've edited a few parts and they work splendidly. My next question, is there a place where I can find all of the "official" names for the different sections of the tech tree? I ask because I want to put different parts in different places, i.e. I don't think that KWRocketry's Wildcat XR motor really belongs in "TechRequired = start". Should be more like"TechRequired = Very heavy rocketry" . But is "TechRequired = Very heavy rocketry" or is it "TechRequired = Veryheavyrocketry" or something else entirely? I don't know how to find this out and so far my google fu is weak. I hope this makes sense and appreciate input.

[Pesqueeb]

Okay, nevermind. I found where all this info lives in the game config files. Sounds like I might be signing myself up for a lot of work.

[KhaosCorp]

Okay, nevermind. I found where all this info lives in the game config files. Sounds like I might be signing myself up for a lot of work.

Welcome to KSP =)