Transporter Test Cylinder Version 1.7

TRANSPORTER TEST CYLINDER (TTC)

The TTC is useful for testing transporters during your role playing
Note: TTC can only be transported within the region it is in

Includes both a 1 m & a 0.5 m tall version

Unit is modifiable but not the scripts.

FEATURES

1) Menu driven
2) Transports automatically when a nearby Novatech cargo transporter activates
3) Can be manually transported via menu if you don't have a Novatech or are currently not near one
4) On/Off control. When turned On, green & red lights have a pulsating & glowing effect with synchronized sound
5) "Owner only" or "Anyone" modes of operation
6) Computer voice informs you when the unit is turned on/off, logs are requested, or access mode is changed
7) Volume control for sounds
8) Has a Log function that displays the time/position of the cylinder when it was turned On, the current time/position, & how far it has moved since it was turned on
9) Operator can Open/Close the TTC for maintenance purposes. When open, you can see the cool looking interior
10) Detailed Help note card
11) Generates random status/repair messages when the "Bulk Cargo" label is touched

SIZE

Precisely 1.0 m tall. Fits inside a cylinder with inner diameter of 0.245 m

OPERATION

Using the TTC with a Novatech Transporter

Rezz the TTC, place it within 10 m of a Novatech transporter pad and then optionally turn the cylinder on. The "Cargo" option on the Novatech transporter pad must be enabled. Touch your transporter pad as normal and select the destination. The TTC will be transported automatically.

Using the TTC without a Novatech Transporter

Use the "Transport" function on the TTC's menu. The TTC will provide its own beam-out & beam-in particle effects & sounds. When using the "Transport" menu function, the TTC must be turned on. After transporting you can use the "Go Back" menu item to return from where it came

MENU

The test cylinder is simple to operate. Touch the orange/black MAIN control panel to bring up the menu. The menu dialog box shows the current location of the test cylinder. From the menu you are able to select the following menu items:

On - Turns on the unit & records the cylinder's current position. A voice announces "On-line". When on, the unit makes a humming sound that slowly changes volume up & down. At the same time, the cylinder's green & red lights glow with an intensity that is synchronized to the sound

Off - Turns the unit off. A voice announces "Off-line"

Transport - When not using a Novatech transporter select "Transport" to send the cylinder anywhere in the region. Brings up a text box to enter the desired position. When you submit the position, the cylinder fades out with a particle beaming effect & sound, moves to the new position, then fades in with a beaming effect & sound

Go Back - Use "Go Back" to transport the cylinder back to the position it had just BEFORE it executed the last "Transport" operation from the menu.

Note 1: When you rezz or turn on the TTC it sets the "Go Back" position to its current position

Note 2: Does NOT send the TTC back to where is was before a Novatech transporter moves it. If you want it to do this you have 2 options. Rezz the unit on the Novatech transporter pad or turn the unit Off then back On just before transporting it

Access - Toggles between Owner only and Anyone modes (only the owner can do this). A voice announces the mode

Open - Opens the TTC for maintenance. One side panel rotates out of the way & an internal cylinder then slides down to give you an nice view of the cool looking interior of the TTC

Close - Closes TTC for normal operation

Volume - Sets the volume of all sounds from 0 (off) to 1.0 (full volume)

Help - Gives you a detailed Note Card

Show Log - Shows the test cylinder's log data. A voice announces "Logs Accessed". A typical log is shown below:

SAMPLE OF A TEST LOG

**** TEST CYLINDER LOG DATA ****
Turned OFF: Sun 2016-01-24 20:17:38 PST
Time NOW: Sun 2016-01-24 20:17:54 PST
Position NOW: <118.916, 116.523, 3701.988>
OFF Position : <120.191, 115.124, 3701.000>
Since it was turned OFF:
the cylinder moved in X: -1.275 m
the cylinder moved in Y: 1.399 m
the cylinder moved in Z: 0.988 m
for a total distance of: 2.135 m.
**** END LOG ****

RANDOM STATUS & REPAIR MESSAGES

Just for fun, when the red "Bulk Cargo" label is touched, the TTC will generate a random status/repair message in chat. If it shows something wrong, just touch the label again to do "maintenance". ONLY the person touching the cargo label sees these messages

TAKE A RIDE

You can ride your TTC to its destination. Just right mouse click on it & select "Sit Here" before transporting

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