[AP] Can't place factory for build mission, can I tow it?

Ripskar · Post by **Ripskar** » Tue, 21. Feb 12, 22:43

I took a build mission in Althes for an SPPXL.
The Nav Beacon is where it's supposed to be, but when I try to drop the station collision avoidance kicks in I can't get it on target.
Can I complete the mission if I tractor the station into position?

VincentTH · Post by **VincentTH** » Tue, 21. Feb 12, 22:44

Ripskar wrote:I took a build mission in Althes for an SPPXL.
The Nav Beacon is where it's supposed to be, but when I try to drop the station collision avoidance kicks in I can't get it on target.
Can I complete the mission if I tractor the station into position?

Yes, been there done that. You only need to place it within 8km (iirc) of the original position.

The problem is, in Terran sectors, the beacon position as you see it, is not necessarily what is in the mission code, i.e. if you are in sector, the collision avoidance codes may have already moved it, if it was close to a huge Terran station.

sadron · Post by **sadron** » Tue, 21. Feb 12, 23:02

Super tip! If you hit 5 on the number pad it centers the station on whatever you have selected on the map. That way you can just paste it right on top of the beacon!

Ripskar · Post by **Ripskar** » Tue, 21. Feb 12, 23:10

sadron wrote:Super tip! If you hit 5 on the number pad it centers the station on whatever you have selected on the map. That way you can just paste it right on top of the beacon!

No it won't. Collision avoidance kicks in and it jumps around all over the place!

Ripskar · Post by **Ripskar** » Wed, 22. Feb 12, 01:25

Cheers VincentTH.
push the station out till it's stable, then tow back whilst not hitting the object it's bouncing from.
Mission Complete.

Shootist · Post by **Shootist** » Wed, 22. Feb 12, 01:30

Ripskar wrote:
sadron wrote:Super tip! If you hit 5 on the number pad it centers the station on whatever you have selected on the map. That way you can just paste it right on top of the beacon!
No it won't. Collision avoidance kicks in and it jumps around all over the place!

Sometimes you can rotate the station on its axises and the collision detection might eventually allow it to be placed.

As a poster above mention you only have to place it within a few(?) kilometers, as an alternative.

Ripskar · Post by **Ripskar** » Wed, 22. Feb 12, 01:39

Tried that before I came here. No dice.
I just didn't fancy cracking the tug boat out unless I knew it would work.

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