General Question Selective loading of bases in Orbiter 2010 and later

[Hlynkacg]

In orbiter 2006 it was possible to selectively add bases to a planet based on simulation date and and other parameters. By way of example, in Orbiter 2006it was possible to define KSC config files, one for the apollo era and one for the shuttle era, and Orbiter would automatically switch between them depending on the scenario's starting date.

Seeing as this was controlled via the Planet's config file and that the loading of bases via planet.cfg has been made obsolete is there a way to achieve the above effect in Orbiter 2010 P1 and later?

 

[astrosammy]

It is still possible just like in Orbiter 2006, using

BEGIN_SURFBASE
DIR Earth\Base PERIOD 60000 61000
END_SURFBASE

for example left me without any bases before MJD 60000.

Check pages 13 and 14 of Orbiter/Doc/OrbiterConfig.pdf, it should have everything you need.

 

[Hlynkacg]

Is there a way to load specific bases or does it have to be by directory?

Likewise, is there a way to do this without overwriting the Earth or Moon .cfg files.

Specifically I've created a series of bases representing the Apollo landing sites, each site has two .cfg files, one pristine, and one with signs of human activity (Footprints, spent descent stage, etc...) and I want one to replace the other when the appropriate date is reached.

 

[sitha241]

Dont have idea how to help you but idea is great

 

[fort]

Dont have idea how to help you but idea is great

Read the OrbiterConfig.pdf manual p 13 and 14 as astrosammy says it. Everything is there.:yes:

 

[Hlynkacg]

Dont have idea how to help you but idea is great

Thanks, for mor details on the project see the link in my sig.

 

[4throck]

I explored that route once, but found it hard to manage...

The best solution is still separate solar system configs, IMHO.
Yet, surface tiles will still be common ;-)

 

[Cras]

The best solution is still separate solar system configs, IMHO.

That is how I do it.