Auto-IVA mod

[Alshain]

Are there any mods out there that will automatically switch you to IVA when you launch or enter a craft from EVA (on any craft that has an IVA)?

With the new DPAI release candidate for RPM, I'm considering trying an IVA only career on all manned missions and I wanted something to simplify it so I don't have to put it back in the correct mode all the time.

Edited February 2, 2015 by Alshain

[Malah]

I haven't seen an other mod which does that but I think this is a nice request for a Quick mod tomorow, I will release something

[monstah]

Oh please do. Thread subscribed.

[Alshain]

Your welcome to give it a shot. I had considered attempting it myself, but the truth is I don't have the time.

Fleshing out the idea, here is what I had it mind.

1. Launching a vehicle will automatically place you in IVA at the first found Kerbal of the first found command pod with an available IVA.
   
2. Entering from EVA will put you in IVA of that Kerbal (if possible otherwise follow rule #1).
   
3. When switching craft (locally or using "[" and "]" or when a craft is loaded) follow rule #1
   
4. The HUD should be turned off when any of the above occurs.
   
5. If neither #1, #2 or #3 occurs, stay in third person view (probes, manned vehicles with no IVA, or otherwise unmanned vehicles.)
   

Possible Optional Features (maybe, not sure if these are a good idea):

• An optional setting to disable the IVA key, preventing 3rd person view.
  
• An optional settings to disable the F2 key preventing enabling the HUD (but only in IVA, not EVA).
  

Edited February 3, 2015 by Alshain

[monstah]

I'd also like to be able to rearrange seat priority when switching to IVA.

My munar orbital base Chronus Alpha has had a recent addition of habitational space; now, everytime I IVA it i'm in the hitchhiker compartment...

[d4rksh4de]

Check this out, Through the Eyes of a Kerbal: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67695-WIP-Through-the-Eyes-of-a-Kerbal-0-0-2c-2-16-14-1st-person-EVA%28Now-toggleable!%29

Make sure you change the configuration and set forceIVA = true

The EVA "through the eyes of kerbal" mode has some problems, you can't perform right-click actions, but you don't have to use it.

Also, I'd recommend Probe Control Room: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67450-WIP-IVA-PLUGIN-ProbeControlRoom-1-0-beta8a-IVA-All-the-things!-new-3D-RPM-17

I got all of them working with KSP 0.9

[Alshain]

Check this out, Through the Eyes of a Kerbal: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67695-WIP-Through-the-Eyes-of-a-Kerbal-0-0-2c-2-16-14-1st-person-EVA%28Now-toggleable!%29

Make sure you change the configuration and set forceIVA = true

The EVA "through the eyes of kerbal" mode has some problems, you can't perform right-click actions, but you don't have to use it.

Also, I'd recommend Probe Control Room: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67450-WIP-IVA-PLUGIN-ProbeControlRoom-1-0-beta8a-IVA-All-the-things!-new-3D-RPM-17

I got all of them working with KSP 0.9

That would be great, except for the whole 1st person EVA view. I just want the IVA mode to turn on. That is all. It doesn't look like the 1st person EVA can be turned off.

[d4rksh4de]

Haven't tried it but I remember seeing config option for that too, and the changelog also states that:

0.0.2 - 2/11/2014:

-Better name

-1st person EVA!! Config option to disable. Also a config option for the Kerbals suit to be visible, or for the Kerbal to be invisible 'floating camera', similar to Half-Life. Default is false.

-Can go EVA now using the whatever your 'Camera Mode' button is. Config option to change the default button. Set it to true to use the default, or change it to the key you want to use

-Config option for the review science key.

-Fixed bugs and other stuff.

[Sirrobert]

Wouldn't this make it impossible to acces alot of functions in the rocket?

Stuf like science parts need to be right clicked to access. You could fully depend on action groups for that, but you don't have action groups until you fully upgrade the VAB

[Alshain]

Wouldn't this make it impossible to acces alot of functions in the rocket?

Stuf like science parts need to be right clicked to access. You could fully depend on action groups for that, but you don't have action groups until you fully upgrade the VAB

It relies on other mods, like RPM. However it wouldn't prevent you from switching back out of IVA for those cases where you had no other option. It's just where you would start. The idea is it would save you the trouble of switching everytime you go to another craft or get back in your craft or launch a new craft. That gets annoying after a while.

In the case of science, you actually do have another option most of the time, you can do science on EVA. It only wouldn't work flying in atmosphere obviously.

[Sirrobert]

I see. In that case, it sounds pritty cool

[d4rksh4de]

Wouldn't this make it impossible to acces alot of functions in the rocket?

Stuf like science parts need to be right clicked to access. You could fully depend on action groups for that, but you don't have action groups until you fully upgrade the VAB

Actually, you can do all the stuff while you are in IVA if you are using the VesselView and RPM as mentioned in the http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67695-WIP-Through-the-Eyes-of-a-Kerbal-0-0-2c-2-16-14-1st-person-EVA%28Now-toggleable!%29 you can monitor and perform actions on your vessel and its parts.

[Alshain]

Yeah, RPM, Vessel View, NavUtilties, and the beta version of Docking Port Alignment Indicator gives you almost everything you would need. Add some extra flare with Hullcam VDS and you are all set. That's why I'm looking for this mod.

[Malah]

Your welcome to give it a shot. I had considered attempting it myself, but the truth is I don't have the time.

Fleshing out the idea, here is what I had it mind.

1. Launching a vehicle will automatically place you in IVA at the first found Kerbal of the first found command pod with an available IVA.
   
2. Entering from EVA will put you in IVA of that Kerbal (if possible otherwise follow rule #1).
   
3. When switching craft (locally or using "[" and "]" or when a craft is loaded) follow rule #1
   
4. The HUD should be turned off when any of the above occurs.
   
5. If neither #1, #2 or #3 occurs, stay in third person view (probes, manned vehicles with no IVA, or otherwise unmanned vehicles.)
   

Possible Optional Features (maybe, not sure if these are a good idea):

• An optional setting to disable the IVA key, preventing 3rd person view.
  
• An optional settings to disable the F2 key preventing enabling the HUD (but only in IVA, not EVA).
  

Hello, I've released QuickIVA , I think that all the features you have requested are there

[Alshain]

Hello, I've released QuickIVA , I think that all the features you have requested are there

Excellent! I'll give it a try later tonight.