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Socket
The socket is a part generated by using the Socket tool.
Basic Usage
The most basic use of the socket is to mount display devices or buttons. By using the 'Seperate end placement' option single sockets can be placed, then moved around and bolted into place.
Advanced Uses
Sockets have a number of non-intended uses that can be very useful.
Cablepipes
The intended use of sockets was originally to pass pipe and cable connections through plates or other solid objects, since normal pipes and cables can also be placed straight through objects this use of sockets is not required. However the cables created by placing both ends of a socket are actually capable of transfering all resource types transferable by both cable and pipe! After creation, the sockets themselves can be removed if needed.
Scaffolding
Due to their ability to be removed without disturbing bolts or weld blocks, pass through all other parts and to be precisely placed sockets are ideal for use as scaffolding for extending bolts, or forcing them to lengths they otherwise would not reach, and for placing bolts/welds in places that would otherwise be impossible.
Snapping
A socket has 2cm and 24cm snapping points while being able to pass right through other objects, this makes sockets very useful for snapping other objects into place.
Media
Text panel mounted on a socket
Two sockets with cablepipe generated between them
Bolts being created floating outside parts
Welds created using socket as scaffold
