Would be nice if there were tools that allowed you to alter the shape of hull blocks to increase build options. Such as creating sub-blocks, panels, hollowed panels, stairs, ladders, etc. A way to add more depth and style to the ships and stantions we build and more life.
For additional blocks, I would be nice to have things like ladders and stairs, maybe some pipes, wires, beds and other furnishings, etc to add life to the ship and stations. Most of this is all just decorative stuff, although wirse could be used to connect differant ship systems in a decorative way instead of just running the system block through the ship. For example, 2 sets of generator groups in differant locations on the ship, or in one of my ship's case, 4 sets and 2 battery banks. The power conduit would connect the 2 just as if the block had been used, but without the actuall storage and/or generation feature of the block. Editable signs that can be placed on walls and floors would be a boon as well for assisting in navigating large multi-player structures such as faction home bases.
More options for doors, such as sliding doors and hatches would be a nice addition as well.
Slide Move block, Slide Mount block Slide Wall blocks. These could be used to create things like retractable landing gear and turrets. The slider gets attached to the part that moves and its axis of travel is defined. The bay it slides in/out of is surrounded by the Slide Wall blocks and that is what seperates the static parent from the moving item such as a turret or landing gear. The Slide Move block is docked to the Slide Mount block like a turret to a turret docking port. That keeps the moving part connected to the parent while the slide wall blocks ensure it stayes seperate enough to move freely.
For additional blocks, I would be nice to have things like ladders and stairs, maybe some pipes, wires, beds and other furnishings, etc to add life to the ship and stations. Most of this is all just decorative stuff, although wirse could be used to connect differant ship systems in a decorative way instead of just running the system block through the ship. For example, 2 sets of generator groups in differant locations on the ship, or in one of my ship's case, 4 sets and 2 battery banks. The power conduit would connect the 2 just as if the block had been used, but without the actuall storage and/or generation feature of the block. Editable signs that can be placed on walls and floors would be a boon as well for assisting in navigating large multi-player structures such as faction home bases.
More options for doors, such as sliding doors and hatches would be a nice addition as well.
Slide Move block, Slide Mount block Slide Wall blocks. These could be used to create things like retractable landing gear and turrets. The slider gets attached to the part that moves and its axis of travel is defined. The bay it slides in/out of is surrounded by the Slide Wall blocks and that is what seperates the static parent from the moving item such as a turret or landing gear. The Slide Move block is docked to the Slide Mount block like a turret to a turret docking port. That keeps the moving part connected to the parent while the slide wall blocks ensure it stayes seperate enough to move freely.