[help] Trying to add Container Storage to existing ship

[TheLoneUmbreon]

So I've got the X3 ATF-USC Ship Pack (https://www.nexusmods.com/x4foundations/mods/1076) and I've been using the Verdandi for some time now. I just now realized that I haven't been getting pillaged by SCA ships because I don't have any wares on board. So upon trying to pick something up, I realized that the ships has absolutely NO storage at all. How can I go about adding any amount of container storage to the ship so that I can put some wares on board? I can send the .xml or just post the scripting in here if needed.

[sprIder]

That's easy. You need an editor like Notepad, Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code.

1. Since the author already added a connection for a storage in the ship-file (atfusc_shippack_vanilla\assets\units\size_m\ship_atf_m_verdandi.xml) [line 647ff]

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<connection name="con_storage01" tags="storage ">
	<offset>
		<position x="0.2251749" y="4.995248" z="19.55051"/>
	</offset>
</connection>

you only need to add the following lines in the macro file (atfusc_shippack_vanilla\assets\units\size_m\macros\ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro.xml)

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			<connection ref="con_storage01">
				<macro ref="storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro" connection="ShipConnection"/>
			</connection>

after

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...
			<connection ref="con_shipstorage_xs_01">
				<macro ref="shipstorage_gen_xs_01_macro" connection="object"/>
			</connection>

and before

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		</connections>
	</macro>
</macros>

2. Now you create in the "macros" folder a new file, named "storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro.xml" which has the following content:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<macros>
	<macro name="storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro" class="storage">
		<component ref="generic_storage"/>
		<properties>
			<identification makerrace="terran"/>
			<cargo max="360" tags="container"/>
			<hull integrated="1"/>
		</properties>
	</macro>
</macros>

This is your new storage. You can change the value of " <cargo max="360" ... " which represents the size of the storage.
You can change or add the "tags". Change it to e.g. tags="container solid" thus additional minerals could be transported.

3. Finally, you need to tell the game where to find the "storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro"
Open the file \atfusc_shippack_vanilla\index\macros.xml.
E.g. after

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<entry name="dock_xs_hidden_macro" 							value="extensions\atfusc_shippack_vanilla\assets\props\surfaceelements\macros\dock_xs_hidden_macro"/>

you add a new entry / line for your new storage:

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<entry name="storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro" 		value="extensions\atfusc_shippack_vanilla\assets\units\size_m\macros\storage_ship_atf_m_verdandi_macro"/>

That should be all.

I hope, everything works.
If something is unclear, or you need help, just ask.

Best regards
sprIder

[TheLoneUmbreon]

Seems like everything worked well. I have the option to actually trade with this ship now, so that's a plus, but it still says it has no storage. I'm guessing I'll have to sell this one and make a new one for the change to go in effect. You are an absolute legend, and I could not have asked for better help. My appreciation is unmeasurable.

[sprIder]

I am glad that I could help you. You're very welcome.
Oh, the problem was also unknown to me, but I was able to recreate it. But unfortunately, I have no other solution than the one you have already suggested.
Have fun with it.