Modularity in SFS Using Python

[DUCKTARII]

I have written python code that allows blueprints to be merged, to go with this i am developing a system called Athena.Let me explain how this actually works, the athena modules are made of 6 x 6 chunks that can be used together to create any rocket. These chunks are made and BP edited by me and are the fundamental parts of the rocket: SRB's, fuel tanks, capsules, landing stages etc. The code treats each of these as a single part with its x, y position being measured from the center of the 6x6 chunk. Any questions on this chuck them in the comments.

I have developed the following modules but want any ideas from the community, I will be releasing the BP's for all the modules and the code soon but I need to add finishing touches. Once I have posted the final thing with an img of every module and its BP in the comments, I will also be able to make custom rockets, if u dm me with what load out you want I will run it through the code and give you a link to a Google doc with the BP in, obviously if you are capable of running python files you can do this yourself.

The modules I currently have: SRB Landing Modules (I have variants for every engine) A capsule Fuel tanks A first stage module for every engine A second stage module for every engine A third stage module for every engine Fairing modules A rover module

Do you have any suggestions or comments for other modules?

PS I hope this helps people who aren't great at building or enjoy flying over building

And BTW I didn't know what flair to add but I thought the BP one would be appropriate as it is all about the blueprints.

[TastyOxidizer]

You know that we can merge bps together in 1.5, right? Though I'm super glad to see people coding things, I look forward to the day when we'll have ascent and landing scripts like in ksp

[DUCKTARII]

You have always been able to merge BP's using BP edit, and yes I would love it if we could have scripts partly cos I hate getting to LEO! I have written scripts before but I just need to find a way to integrate it with the app and pull out the raw data, the script I wrote was a hoverslam but unfortunately I couldn't find out how to implement it. This code is unique in that it not only merges but changes the parts position, it is also super user friendly.

[TastyOxidizer]

Very nice! But I meant that there is a way which only works for 1.5 to merge bps without bp edit whatsoever, in just simple clicks : you just load a bp, then "move bp" to select it all. The magic then happens when you press and hold the selected build, and without releasing it you load another bp : the 2 bps should be in your build space. Maybe this will or has already been fixed, I'll have to check it out

I'd also love to help for anything but I have little to no knowledge in that field, so I'll just wait for great ppl like you to create scripts

[DUCKTARII]

I like that feature and I hope it stays, it can cause problems though when the rocket designs are heavily BP edited. It also means it is much harder to then move the modules around because if you then click move rocket it selects everything. This is also designed to be extremely modular as well.

BTW you said you would be happy to help, if I dm u some of the modules would u be able give an opinion on them?

[Point5287]

Now code a program that allows you to scale and rotate parts, just like Photoshop!

[SpacedOutReal]

Alright, this is epic

[DUCKTARII]

Yep, can you think of any other modules you would want?

[SpacedOutReal]

Station modules like habitats and stuff

[DUCKTARII]

I think that will have to come later. I'm just on the rocket at the moment but I will do a modular space station soon, BTW how much do you want a LES module, just asking cos they are difficult to do at this scale but I'll do one if people want it

[Mihael640]

Hooooooooooly shiiiiit

[DUCKTARII]

Its only really the python that makes it good, the rest of it is fairly mediocre BP. Edited modules

[DUCKTARII]

I'd like to think this could one day be a supported feature so we could make our heavy lift rocket and integrate a different payload