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Scaffolding

Mod ID: 657538637

This mod adds a couple of scaffolding structures to assist with testing out and aligning structures. One is similar in to a ceiling but with more convenient snapping for pillars and foundations, the other is a matching wall. I created this mod because I didn't like how tedious it was to create elevated structures and how the clipping worked. I was also interested learning the tools necessary to create this (Blender, ARK Dev kit (UE4), GIMP, etc.). All models were created by me and the texture is based off something I downloaded from CGTextures (not so good at creating them... yet).

Note:This mod is clean/stackable and removing it will only remove scaffold structures currently placed in the world.

Scaffold Platform
Blueprint'/Game/Mods/Scaffold/Platform/PrimalItemStructure_Scaffold_Platform.PrimalItemStructure_Scaffold_Platform'

• Custom Model with accurate collision (can place objects and shoot through it)
  
• Snaps to everything a ceiling would
  
• Ignores collision (can partially clip into existing terrain)
  
• Can place 5 scaffolds out from a foundation structure, allowing 4 scaffolds between pillars without requiring intermediate support (see Configuration below)
  
• Any ceiling structure can be snapped to replace it (even if clipped), but follows vanilla support rules
  
• Top of pillar snaps to bottom of scaffold, no more small nub sticking through
  
• Pillar can be attached to bottom of scaffold while standing on it
  
• Foundation will snap to scaffold, useful in aligning foundations on other side of bridge
  
• 0 Engram cost, but requires Wood Foundation, Ceiling and Pillar engrams to be learned first
  
• Low material cost and weight, but low durability and no crafting exp
  
• Can't place items on it

Scaffold Wall
Blueprint'/Game/Mods/Scaffold/Wall/PrimalItemStructure_Scaffold_Wall.PrimalItemStructure_Scaffold_Wall'

• Custom Model with accurate collision (can place objects and shoot through it)
  
• Snaps to everything a wall would
  
• Ignores collision (can partially clip into existing terrain)
  
• Any wall structure can be snapped to replace it (even if clipped)
  
• 0 Engram cost, but requires Scaffold Platform engram to be learned first
  
• Low material cost and weight, but low durability and no crafting exp

Foundation check distance can be adjusted in the GameUserSettings.ini file. Add the following section to the bottom:

[Scaffold]
FoundationCheckRange=n

Where n can be:

• -1 for no checking (engine still checks when breaking, so be careful going over 20)
  
• 2 (normal) through 20 (values over 20 are forced to 20)
  
• Other values will evaluate to 5