[SCRIPT] Remote Docked Freight Transfer V3.07 now available - 2007/04/13

[Maian]

There's a really minor bug: the LIMITED or NORMAL commands only work when two ships are docked at the same place. They don't work when they are alone, in space, etc.

[B-O'F]

Hi Maian,

Good spot - I will check my coding for this, and see what needs to be done. I will post the result here later on.

Ta,

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[B-O'F]

Hi Maian,

That error is now corrected - thank you...

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[B-O'F]

Hi,

Version 3.06 is now released.

There is only one change - the command is now greyed out when it is not applicable. i.e. if not docked or if no other ships are docked at the same location.

This was something that I had overlooked, and was added by halo112358 - thank you very much halo.

One side effect, is that the LIMITED and NORMAL commands can only be entered if the command is available, something that I had changed earlier, but I believe that the greying out takes precedence..


This script package has been out for a few months, and I know that some people are using it (over 2,000 views) - don't you have any complaints??

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[Graxster]

Were you ever able to update the ship information? I'm still using your original version, and I have two problems with it:

When goods are transferred, although they show up in the new ship, they also show in the old ship when checking the ships freight remotely.

When transferring shields, for some reason they go to "freight" and are not installed. I had Ship #1 with 2 25mj shields transfer them to Ship #2, which could take 25mj shields, but only had 1 5mj shield. Once the transfer was complete, the 25mj shields were not installed in the ship.

-G

[B-O'F]

Hi Graxster,

You had that error a long time ago (was it version 2 ?), and as far as I am aware it is fixed - took a bit of getting round an Egosoft bug. I haven't seen the problem in my game with the newer versions, and it has not been reported in the newer versions.

I think you really ought to update to the current version, as there have been quite a few changes.. you can also let me know if you still have a problem (with the shields ) .........

Also, this version is more versatile.

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[halo112358]

This script package has been out for a few months, and I know that some people are using it (over 2,000 views) - don't you have any complaints??

No ...it works like a champ so far.

[B-O'F]

Hi halo112358,

You're only saying that because it's true.....

As I said in my PM to you - thank you very much for the greying out script. I had tried to work it out earlier, but could not get it to work - mainly because I was approaching it from the wrong angle.


@Graxster
Checked back with previous versions - your problem was solved in 2.01, which was never officially released because my ISP denied me any internet access for 10 weeks - starting on the day I tried to upload 2.01... I used the 10 weeks to write version 3...

@ all
Enjoy the script package, use it as you wish - there are parts that will help some script writers, so use them to save you time (at least change the name).

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[neumanf15]

B-O'F,
No. No real complaints. It's still an awesome script.

[B-O'F]

Hi neumanf15,

No real complaints ? - virtual ones then ?? (apart from the incoming question interface, which I can't change)..

I am glad that you find the script useful.. but awesome is a bit strong....

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[Graxster]

Yep, my version is ooooold.

I'd like to try out this new version later today, as I actually need it right this minute to transfer a bunch of stuff, but I'm going to sleep for a bit. Looking at the zip file though, I'm a bit confused. It has both an .spk and what looks to be a manual installation mixed together, and there's no installation instructions. Can I just extract the .spk and use the Script Installer, or do I need everything in there?

-G

[B-O'F]

Hi Graxster,

You only need to install the .spk version - if that is what you use. I suggest that you uninstall the old version first - this is not strictly needed, but will make sure that there are no old, unused files around.

All commands are not case sensitive, but are shown here in uppercase.

If you are transferring a load of stuff - presumably from your captured ships - then the new version will also transfer Cargo bay extensions, Engine tunings, and Rudder Optimisations - but only to the maximum that the receiving ship can take. If you consider this an exploit, then type in LIMITED as the first command - this will stop such transfers from now on, you do not need to enter it ever again. If you then want to change back, you enter NORMAL as the command.

The most useful command for captured ships is SCRAP - then you can select the ship you want to receive all the goodies.

The package has the .spk version and all the scripts, t-file, help, and readme - this is so:-
- those that use only .spk versions can install it easily
- those that like to control the files can install it easily (folders are 'copy to scripts' and 'copy to t-file')
- those that want to just look through the scripts without installing them can do so easily.

As this is a more versatile version than the previous one, you can get instructions by typing in HELP at the command entry.

Try it, I hope that you find it of use, if you don't like it, then you can always remove it and go back to old faithful.

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[Graxster]

Well, I must admit that the commands can be a bit confusing in this new version. Trying to remember all the shortcut abbreviations is out of the question. However, this new version is sweet! I had my Iguana pick up 17 25 mj shields from a factory and had him use his jumpdrive to dock at a shipyard where I had parked a Dolphin Freighter I had captured. Selected RDFT from the Iguana's command console, typed in the number 4 (the number of 25mj shields the Dolphin needed), and got the incoming message to choose which item to transfer, and viola! Shields were transferred and installed without a problem. This script is going to save alot of time jumping around the universe to transfer items. Thanks![ external image ]

-G

[B-O'F]

Hi Graxster,

Glad you like it.

As I said, it is more versatile (read complicated ??). You don't have to remember all the commands, just enter the number of shields (for instance) that you wish to transfer, then select the type and receiving ship from the incoming question. When (if - depends how often you use it) you get used to the commands, then you can enter something like '20 S SID' to transfer 20 shields to the same ship as last time....

I must admit, I am pleased with the script myself - apart from the limitations of the incoming question... oh for a good user interface.

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[Graxster]

This script package has been out for a few months, and I know that some people are using it (over 2,000 views) - don't you have any complaints??

Well... I absolutely love it! This script has made it into my Top 3 "must have" scripts. However, if you're looking for something to play around with, I found the following problem (tested it twice):

Here is an example:

Ship A = 50 cargo extensions
Ship B = some (say.. 20 short of max)
Ship C = some but not max

Transfer Upgrade Cargo Bay Extension from Ship A to Ship B (using "transfer all that the ship will take"), you get the message "20 cargo bay extension transferred to Ship B: NOT transferred - 30 cargo bay extension". Now Transfer Upgrade Cargo Bay Extension from Ship A to Ship C and you get: "Transferred from Ship A to Ship B = (nothing)".

Not a big deal, but somehow once you transfer some of the extensions, the rest are still there, but non-transferrable. I haven't tested it with rudder or speed upgrades yet.

-G

[B-O'F]

Hi Graxster,

Glad you like the new version, it is pretty powerful and useful....

I have tried, but cannot reproduce your problem - but I did find another bug (If only one upgrade was on the ship, it was not being transferred - I will release a fixed version when I have sorted out this bug of yours).

I had three Pirate Falcons hanging around, so set them up as:
A - +50 Cargbay
B - + 230
C - + 20
Also added Cargo Lifesupport System to each to get the Upgrade pick menu.

From A - entered 'U'
Selected 'All that the other ship can take' from the upgrade selection
Selected 'B' as the receiving ship.

Got message:-
Transferred from A to B
20 - Cargobay extensions

NOT transferred
1 - Cargobay Lifesupport system
30 - Cargobay extensions

The 30 extensions transferred correctly to C when selected.

I even tried selecting both 'Cargo bay extensions' and 'All that the other ship can take' from the upgrade pick list.

It also worked correctly with the SCRAP command

This is all as expected.. but is not what you are reporting.

So, what ship type did you have problems with, and what other wares (goods and upgrades) were on each, as it might have a bearing on your problem.

With this information I can try to reproduce (and fix) the problem.

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[Graxster]

Can't recall what ship types I used, other than they were NPC captured. However, what I did was a little different from what you did. You had all 3 docked and chose which to get what. What I did was to dock 2 ships, transfer the cargo bay upgrades, then have the ship that still had some left on it fly to a different station and dock, and transfer to a different ship. Maybe the act of going through gates and re-docking did something?

I don't believe they had any other wares. Maybe I originally transferred cargo and speed/rudder, then only cargo with the second ship.

-G

[B-O'F]

Hi Graxster,

Not a lot for me to work with... at the moment I can't see how this could happen. I am not saying that it didn't happen, just that I can't see how it could...

Anyway, I will think about it a bit more.... and try a few more ships.. and things..

Thank you,

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[B-O'F]

Hi,

I have not yet been able to reproduce the problem reported above by Graxster - but I did find a couple of other errors, they might have an impact on the reported problem..

The errors I found (and fixed in v3.07) were:-

- If a ship had just one upgrade (happened to be Cargo bay extensions in my tests), then it was not being transferred with the 'U' command.

- Cargo bay extensions were being transferred even if they were in use ('U' and 'SCRAP' commands).

Now, if you transfer Cargo bay extensions, and some of them are in use, they will not be transferred. They will not be listed as being NOT transferred, as they are not considered to be available for transfer.

So if you use the 'U' or 'SCRAP' commands, check that all cargo bay extensions have been transferred. If not, just enter the command 'U SID' or 'SCRAP SID' to try the transfer again - after checking the ware(s) left (if any) are not using the extra cargo space.

Sorry for these errors,

Boron - Ol Fh'art

[halo112358]

Quick question - does this work for ships docked on a carrier? It seems like it would be useful to instruct the carrier to "transfer 50 mass driver ammo to each docked m3" or similar

Going the other way would be nice, dock a captured M3 on your TL and SCRAP all of the equipment into the cargo hold