Spaceship Designer Guide - Revision history

DustyFB at 04:20, 26 June 2021

2021-06-26T04:20:42Z

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	All the UI-elements are explained in the next section		All the UI-elements are explained in the next section
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			<section begin=summary/>The spaceship designer is an editor used to build [[Spaceships\|spaceships]], and offers a host of tools and functions to assist would-be designers.<section end=summary/>


	==UI Elements==		==UI Elements==

JoelFB: added Spaceships category

2021-02-17T13:17:16Z

added Spaceships category

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	*Move scene (without moving camera/angle): SPACE/MB3 + move mouse		*Move scene (without moving camera/angle): SPACE/MB3 + move mouse

	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Spaceships]]

PetraFB: /* Autobolt tool */

2020-05-13T13:36:09Z

Autobolt tool

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	[[File:3612.png\|600px]]		[[File:3612.png\|600px]]

	===Autobolt ~~tool~~===		===Autobolt Tool===

	'''Hotkey: 9'''		'''Hotkey: 9'''
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	[[File:autoboltguide.png\|100px]]		[[File:autoboltguide.png\|100px]]

	Autobolt ~~tool~~ is used to bolt and ~~debolt~~ selected objects or the whole scene at once. It saves a lot of time when you don't have to manually bolt all parts yourself. It can be used as a backup bolt check and ~~help~~ in ~~those hard to reach~~ bolting ~~places~~. Choose selected options from the Tool options-window and click on the scene. Following is an example of the process of bolting a selected group of objects:		The Autobolt Tool is used to bolt and unbolt selected objects or the whole scene at once. It saves a lot of time when you don't have to manually bolt all parts yourself. It can be used as a backup bolt check and it is useful in reaching the difficult bolting spots. Choose selected options from the Tool options-window and click on the scene. Following is an example of the process of bolting a selected group of objects:
	# Choose select-tool		# Choose select-tool
	# Select the desired objects to be bolted together		# Select the desired objects to be bolted together

PetraFB: /* Durability tool */

2020-05-13T13:33:16Z

Durability tool

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	Cable/pipe connections are made when the cable/pipe is continuous and both ends reach their corresponding sockets. From fuel tank to thrusters, and from the generator to data sockets.		Cable/pipe connections are made when the cable/pipe is continuous and both ends reach their corresponding sockets. From fuel tank to thrusters, and from the generator to data sockets.

	===Durability ~~tool~~===		===Durability Tool===

	'''Hotkey: 6'''		'''Hotkey: 6'''
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	[[File:durability_icon.png\|100px]]		[[File:durability_icon.png\|100px]]

	Durability ~~tool~~ is one of the most important tools when designing a ship, because it shows if the ship can withstand the forces directed to it when it’s actually used. When activated, the tool shows a visualization of the ship’s vulnerable parts. Those parts can then be easily remedied by adding extra bolts or sometimes by rethinking the design and adjusting some parts to make a stronger, more durable ship. Choose the ~~durability tool~~ and press the ''MB1'' anywhere on the ship to display the ship’s durability ~~situation~~. All parts that are well placed and secure are highlighted as green, parts that aren’t durable enough are highlighted as red and parts that remain unbolted are left without a color highlight.		The Durability Tool is one of the most important tools when designing a ship, because it shows if the ship can withstand the forces directed to it when it’s actually used. When activated, the tool shows a visualization of the ship’s vulnerable parts. Those parts can then be easily remedied by adding extra bolts or sometimes by rethinking the design and adjusting some parts to make a stronger, more durable ship. Choose the Durability Tool and press the ''MB1'' anywhere on the ship to display the ship’s durability status. All parts that are well placed and secure are highlighted as green, parts that aren’t durable enough are highlighted as red and parts that remain unbolted are left without a color highlight.

	Pressing the ''MB2'' initiates the ship's ''frame integrity check''. If the frame design is not balanced enough, certain sections may encounter too much stress. Failing beams are shown in ''magenta'' while warning levels are displayed as shades between ''blue and orange/brown''. Mass flow between beams is displayed as lines.		Pressing the ''MB2'' initiates the ship's ''frame integrity check''. If the frame design is not balanced enough, certain sections may encounter too much stress. Failing beams are shown in ''magenta'' while warning levels are displayed as shades between ''blue and orange/brown''. Mass flow between beams is displayed as lines.

PetraFB: /* Cable tool */

2020-05-13T13:32:02Z

Cable tool

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	Bolting beams together using attachment plates		Bolting beams together using attachment plates

	===Cable ~~tool~~===		===Cable Tool===

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	[[File:cable.png\|100px]]		[[File:cable.png\|100px]]

	Cable ~~tool~~ is used for ''transferring data, electricity and fuel (propellant)'' around the ship. Cable ~~tool~~ actually consists of two tools: ''cable tool and pipe tool'' of which the former is used to transfer data and electricity for various gadgets and the latter for feeding propellant to the thrusters. You can choose which mode to use from the Tool options-window. Cable is a narrower and blue in color whereas pipe is larger in diameter and colored yellow. Both tools are used in the same way:		Cable Tool is used for ''transferring data, electricity and fuel (propellant)'' around the ship. The Cable Tool actually consists of two tools: ''cable tool and pipe tool'' of which the former is used to transfer data and electricity for various gadgets and the latter for feeding propellant to the thrusters. You can choose which mode to use from the Tool options-window. Cable is a narrower and blue in color, whereas pipe is larger in diameter and colored yellow. Both tools are used in the same way:
	* Adding cable/pipe		* Adding cable/pipe
	** Aim and shoot at the spot you want the cable/pipe to start from with ''MB1''		** Aim and shoot at the spot you want the cable/pipe to start from with ''MB1''
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	* Removing cable/pipe		* Removing cable/pipe
	** Aim and shoot at a cable with MB2 to remove it.		** Aim and shoot at a cable with MB2 to remove it.
	Cable/pipe connections are made when the cable/pipe is continuous and both ends reach their corresponding sockets. From fuel tank to thrusters and from the generator to data sockets.		Cable/pipe connections are made when the cable/pipe is continuous and both ends reach their corresponding sockets. From fuel tank to thrusters, and from the generator to data sockets.

	===Durability tool===		===Durability tool===

PetraFB: /* Bolt tool */

2020-05-13T13:29:46Z

Bolt tool

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	* Adding and removing from selection works as well; keep ''Shift'' pressed and area selecting '''only adds to the selection''', and keep ''Ctrl'' pressed and area selecting '''only removes from the selection'''		* Adding and removing from selection works as well; keep ''Shift'' pressed and area selecting '''only adds to the selection''', and keep ''Ctrl'' pressed and area selecting '''only removes from the selection'''

	===Bolt ~~tool~~===		===Bolt Tool===

	'''Hotkey: 4'''		'''Hotkey: 4'''
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	[[File:bolt.png\|100px]]		[[File:bolt.png\|100px]]

	Every object in Spaceship Designer needs to be bolted together. The frame is bolted using attachment plates which connect the beams together. All other objects such as plates are bolted to the frame but attachment plates aren't needed for those. Bolting is done by simply choosing the ~~bolt tool~~ and pointing the cursor to any surface. ''A green ring symbol'' appears orientated to the surface signalling that a bolt can be placed there. ''A purple ring'' with an x crossed over it signals that a bolt can't be placed there. Usually, this happens when there are no other objects beneath the chosen one or that the chosen object is too thick for the bolt to penetrate through. Gadgets and machinery can also be bolted only in specific places usually highlighted with yellow color.		Every object in Spaceship Designer needs to be bolted together. The frame is bolted using attachment plates which connect the beams together. All other objects such as plates are bolted to the frame but attachment plates aren't needed for those. Bolting is done by simply choosing the Bolt Tool and pointing the cursor to any surface. ''A green ring symbol'' appears orientated to the surface signalling that a bolt can be placed there. ''A purple ring'' with an x crossed over it signals that a bolt can't be placed there. Usually, this happens when there are no other objects beneath the chosen one or that the chosen object is too thick for the bolt to penetrate through. Gadgets and machinery can also be bolted only in specific places usually highlighted with yellow color.

	[[File:E6E1.tmp.png\|600px]]		[[File:E6E1.tmp.png\|600px]]

PetraFB: /* Alignment */

2020-05-13T13:26:23Z

Alignment

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	==Alignment==		==Alignment==

	UI windows positions and sizes can be tailored according to user preference. Windows can be moved by a simple click ''(MB1) + drag'' method. Resizing is done the same way except in that case you use the ''MB2''. You can close a window from the ''X symbol'' in its top right corner (or from the checkboxes in the top bar). By keeping the ''Alt-key'' pressed you can anchor windows to screen edges or next to each other. You can also combine windows as one, forming tabs.		UI windows' positions and sizes can be tailored according to user preference. Windows can be moved by a simple click ''(MB1) + drag'' method. Resizing is done the same way except in that case you use the ''MB2''. You can close a window from the ''X symbol'' in its top right corner (or from the checkboxes in the top bar). By keeping the ''Alt-key'' pressed you can anchor windows to screen edges or next to each other. You can also combine windows as one, forming tabs.

	==Navigation==		==Navigation==

PetraFB: /* Scene view */

2020-05-13T13:24:27Z

Scene view

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	Scene view-window displays all the objects that are in the current scene in a tree structure. Modules are displayed as branches (+ shape) and individual objects as leafs (L shape). They are in placement order from bottom to the top. If any object is removed from the scene that object is also removed from the list. By pressing the ''MB2'' on a row gives access to ''Edit component''-window, which lets you edit the chosen object. You can edit the name and give it a description.		Scene view-window displays all the objects that are in the current scene in a tree structure. Modules are displayed as branches (+ shape) and individual objects as leafs (L-shape). They are in placement order from bottom to the top. If any object is removed from the scene, that object is also removed from the list. By pressing the ''MB2'' on a row gives access to ''Edit component''-window, which lets you edit the chosen object. You can edit the name and give it a description.

	====Properties====		====Properties====

PetraFB: /* Tool options */

2020-05-13T13:23:38Z

Tool options

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	Tool options-window is reserved for any options that a tool might have. The content varies according to the selected tool. Below is an example of a view from ~~cable tool~~ options.		Tool options-window is reserved for any options that a tool might have. The content varies according to the selected tool. Below is an example of a view from Cable Tool options.

	====Scene view====		====Scene view====

PetraFB: /* Toolbox */

2020-05-13T13:22:53Z

Toolbox

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	====Toolbox====		====Toolbox====

	Toolbox has all the tools that are needed for designing a ship. The currently active tool is highlighted by a yellow rounded rectangle around the tool. The available tools are explained individually in Tools-section.		The Toolbox has all the tools that are needed for designing a ship. The currently active tool is highlighted by a yellow rounded rectangle around the tool. The available tools are explained individually in Tools-section.

	[[File:toolbox_SSCguide.png\|400px]]		[[File:toolbox_SSCguide.png\|400px]]