Thanks for making this. This mod is a 'must-have' for every ship I build. I've encountered a small issue when using this in conjunction with Qarannia's Star Trek Mod Pack (no fault of yours or your mod). The star trek connector has slightly different geometry. As a result, part of the connector is visible through the camera. I played with the sbc file and found if I move the camera 0.4 meters forward the view is clear. But, of course, then the control panel on the hull mount version is raised 0.4 m above the hull. I'm no modeler, but I'm guessing the distance between the control panel and the camera would have to be adjusted in blender. Any thoughts?

The small grid versions are missing the "upside" down versions.
And if not too much of a hassle, I'd like to ask for an option to make the overlay semi transparent.

Posted the pictures last night to modding-programming.

Sure thing. I'll grab some tonight. Thank you for considering this.

@Felkami, I'll take a look at that. But I'm not visualising your setup. I'm on the discord channel under modding-programming. You could send me a screenshot. Mark or #2236

Hmm. With the hull docking camera, I think its collision mesh might be too large on large grid. With mag plates on the back (turned off) and only the docking camera in front, the connectors don't get close enough for connection. If I grind off the docking camera, they can now get close enough to connect.

So the lights on the connector are left and right, not top and bottom.

@Novar I'm sorry, I didn't describe the question well. If the connector is rotated so the mounting points are on the sides, then the view through the camera view is on its side. So its not on the sides of the connector, but rather the sides of the view.

Does that make sense?

@Felkami, I currently don't and the reason is there are no mount points on the sides. But that doesn't mean that the hull mounted version couldn't be on the side. I've just never configured it that way.

Any plans to add mounting options for the sides in addition to top/bottom?

I mean visually obstructive. I don't like seeing the control panel!

@Bazil T Yat The control panel isn't the obstruction. Blocks can not occupy the same space, so to create this feature it must be a block that is placed on the connector. I've chosen the top and bottom positions because those are the only mount points, other then the back. The old version of this mod didn't have anything to indicate the location and was a real pain to remove or repair. So I added the control panel to help in placement and give a visual indication where it is.

I have a small grid connector mod which has 1 by 1 small grid connectors,
And adding this on top now goes 1 block too far down in the connector
Is it possible to add a 1 by 1 mode that moves the view point up 0.5m and back 0.5m?

Also because I am using the small connector the model feel kinda of clunky, being a full block
If it could be just a little camera sticking out that would be really nice
I guess I just want something smaller than a block sticking out and a camera on that
Maybe the model could be kinda like the icon / webcam ish?

Then again if none of this is possible thats ok too :3 Thanks for keeping this mod active

Is there a version without the obstructive control panel?

For those who are watching, there is a new update. I think I've fixed the grouping problems. There is a small glitch where the small group shows the large versions. But pressing the assigned G menu twice will switch to the small version on the top one.

Thanks Novar for keeping this alive.

The only nice thing about having Covid, is you get time off of work to play SE. My heart goes out to all that have suffered from it and those whom have lost loved ones.
I'm running 1.200.029 default and the large camera options are working fine. In my testing of the small cameras, I've noticed a problem. As soon as I can figure out what is wrong, I will load an update.

does this still function?

The first four do not attach to anything I am looking at, they snap to some random part when I place them anyway. The "small docking camera" will attach but can not be oriented any other way than sideways, the last one "small hull camera" places where I want but i just a camera with the overlay.

I am guessing this mod got broken?

Thanks Novar for taking on this and keeping it alive. Its nice to see it is still being used.

Thank you for answer. I'll be waiting for update :) Nice mod!

I'm sorry, I've been away from mod work for a few months now. There is a bug in one of the cameras groups and it doesn't place the right camera even though you think you are. I will try to get the fix uploaded soon.

Well, it doesn't work well for me. While I think I placed it correctly (green holo of camera is inside connector and pointing correct way) when I'm looking through it, i can see only connector's hatch from inside, like there wouldn't be any offset. Any help?

I might be the dumbest person on here.. I cannot figure out how to place this thing

Damn. The more I use this mod, the more I love it!

Beautiful.

This works like a dream

This mod is now in my Top 10 must haves.
Outstanding mod.

Just tired it out, and I love it. The overlay is so cool

@edward42: you can see directly from inside the connector which is really good... Feeling like docking to the ISS...

How is this thing any different than just adding a normal camera next to the connector?

@Novar But there is top/bottom, right? Just that I like making connectors with walkways ontop like the AI stations have, so the cameras have to be inverted ATM...

@derkylos, the hull mounted cameras wouldn't be a problem at all. But the connector camera can't be side mounted on the large block because it doesn't have side mount points. But good suggestion. I'll take a look at the setup needed and see what I can do.

Can you make a version that is the other way up? And/or for all 4 possible orientations, I suppose. Whilst docking with an upside down camera is possible, it can be confusing.

@Sineval Thanks the feedback. I feel that adding just the camera model would make it look like just a regular camera, which it isn't. As my skills progress I might come up with a different model, but for now I just wanted to help in the placement and allow a way for the camera to be removed. Which was not possible before.

@Novar Is the Control Panel visible when camera is completed, or is it only for reference? If it is visible then why not add regular camera model instead?

Nice!
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Your screenshots helped me. Thy, it works, keep up your good work.

I try it, thy.

@Xenomorph, ah I see. This is just a camera you add to an existing connector. It doesn't replace the exiting connectors. In fact you could use the camera without a connector if you really wanted to. :)

Hi. I have buildininfo. I mean Model of connector. Not seeing the model just an empty cube where i place, and when i try it, works well just the model of connector not seeing, i think building model. Mhhhh. Not seeing the block.

@Xenomorph How do you mean you are missing texture? If you can't see the camera when you are placing it on the connector that is the way it works because of the way it places it. That is why it is suggested you use BuildInfo to find the forward position for placing and the mounting. I know it makes it hard. It always has been. I hope as I learn more to make it better.

Hi. Missing Textrue when i try to build or place in creative. It is Possible? i need the original mod? Thy. Keep up your good work.

Way to go bud, nice achievement.