Sandbox:WilliamMurdoch

Advanced Construction

[[File:Construction_materials.gif]]Materials
A selection of materials made from base construction materials.
 * [[File:Rods.png]] Metal Rods
 * Rods are equally as useful as steel. They are used to make a wide variety of useful items that are commonly used around the vessel.
 * To make metal rods:
 * Use[[File:Metal.png]]steel in your active hand to open the construction menu
 * Select “Construction Recipes”
 * Select “Metal Rod”
 * From there, you can use the metal rods as needed. They have their own construction menu as well.
 * To deconstruct metal rods back into steel:
 * Click on the stack of rods with a[[File:Welderon.gif]] Welder


 * [[File:Floor_tile.png]]Floor tiles
 * As the name implies, these are used to cover plating with tiles that are nicer to look at.
 * To make floor tiles:
 * Use[[File:Metal.png]]steel in your active hand to open the construction menu
 * Select “Construction Recipes”
 * Select either “regular floor tile” or “full regular floor tile”. The difference is looks, primarily.
 * Floor tiles CANNOT be deconstructed after they are made. Make sure you do not make too much!


 * [[File:Glass_r.png]]Reinforced Glass
 * Reinforced glass is used in almost the exact same way as standard glass, however it is stronger and is typically the only form of glass used on ship (aside from broscillate glass).
 * To make reinforced glass:
 * Use a stack of [[File:Rods.png]] Rods on[[File:Glass.png]]Glass
 * Reinforced Glass CANNOT be separated back into [[File:Rods.png]] metal rods and[[File:Glass.png]]glass after it is made. However, reinforced glass is used far more than regular glass.

[[File:Flooring_and_support.gif]]Flooring and Support
The what and how that keeps you grounded.
 * [[File:Lattice.png]] Lattice
 * The lattice is the most basic for of support. It is just a collection of rods connected together that allow you to stand. You can move down through lattices, although this comes at the cost of not being airtight.
 * To make a lattice:
 * Use [[File:Rods.png]] Rods on open space.
 * To deconstruct a lattice:
 * Use a[[File:Welderon.gif]] Welder on the [[File:Lattice.png]] Lattice.
 * The lattice will turn into [[File:Rods.png]] Rods.


 * [[File:Plating.png]] Plating
 * Plating is the bare minimum for airtight flooring. Similar to [[File:Lattice.png]] lattices, you can stand on plating, however you cannot move down through lattices. Plating is airtight, however.
 * To make plating:
 * Use [[File:Floor_tile.png]] floor tiles on a [[File:Lattice.png]] lattice.
 * To deconstruct plating:
 * Unfortunately, the only way to remove plating is via an RCD, which can either be found, purchased from a Merchant, or the RCD that the Chief Engineer spawns with.


 * Floors
 * Every kind of flooring is constructed in the same way:
 * Create floor tiles using their respective material, as shown before.
 * Use the floor tiles on bare [[File:Plating.png]] plating.
 * While the way of placing flooring is the same, the process of removing it is different for different types of flooring.
 * Note that typically, removing flooring will give back one tile of that piece of flooring. If the floor is too damaged, however, no tiles will be returned.
 * [[File:Floor.png]] Steel Floors: [[File:Crowbar.png]] Crowbar
 * [[File:WoodFloor.png]] Wood Floors: [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] Screwdriver
 * [[File:Enginefloor.png]] Reinforced Floors: [[File:Wrench.png]] Wrench
 * If you are unsure how to remove a certain type of flooring, just examine the floor. Towards the bottom of the examine message, the required tool will be listed.

[[File:Walls_and_structures.gif]]Walls and Structures
The number 1 rated way to keep the void out and oxygen in!
 * [[File:Wall_generic.png]] Wall
 * This is a standard steel wall. It prevents passage, blocks vision, and can contain atmosphere within a room.
 * To make a steel wall:
 * Stand in the location you want the wall
 * Use [[File:Metal.png]] steel in your hand
 * Select "Construction Recipes"
 * Select "Wall Girders"
 * Use at least 2 sheets of [[File:Metal.png]] steel on the girders
 * A wall can be damaged by numerous items and events. To repair a wall:
 * Use a [[File:Welderon.gif]] welder on the damaged wall
 * To deconstruct a wall:
 * Use a [[File:Welderon.gif]] welder to cut away the wall's plating
 * Note that if the wall is damaged you have to repair the wall before deconstructing it
 * Either use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to dislodge the girder allowing it to move, or use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to disassemble the girder back into [[File:Metal.png]] steel


 * [[File:Wall_reinforced.png]] Reinforced Wall
 * The reinforced wall is much like the standard wall. The primary difference, aside from looks, is that the reinforced wall is sturdier and can take more damage, and also takes longer to deconstruct.
 * To make a reinforced wall:
 * Make a wall girder, as described above
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver on the girders
 * Use [[File:Metal_r.png]] plasteel to reinforce the girder
 * Use [[File:Metal_r.png]] plasteel again to reinforce the wall again and finish the wall
 * To repair a reinforced wall, use the same method as a standard wall.
 * To deconstruct a reinforced wall:
 * Use [[File:Wirecutters.png]] wirecutters to cut the outer grille
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to expose the reinforced cover
 * Use a [[File:Welderon.gif]] welder to cut the reinforced cover
 * Use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to remove the reinforced cover
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to loosen the support rods
 * Use a [[File:Welderon.gif]] welder to cut the support rods
 * Use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to remove the inner cover
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to unsecure the inner supports
 * Use [[File:Wirecutters.png]] wirecutters to cut the inner supports
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to disassemble the girder


 * [[File:Grille.png]] Grille
 * A grille is a pattern of overlapping metal rods. They are most commonly used in a role similar to fencing, protecting external parts of the vessel that need to be exposed to the void but also need to be physically protected. Light and atmosphere can pass through grilles, however physical objects cannot.
 * To construct a grille:
 * Use [[File:Rods.png]] rods in hand
 * Select "grille"
 * Grilles cannot be repaired, and deconstructing them is as easy as constructing them.
 * To deconstruct grilles:
 * Use [[File:Wirecutters.png]] wirecutters on the grille
 * Or use brute force and hit the grille until it breaks


 * [[File:False_Wall.gif]] False walls
 * False walls look and act like normal walls in every way except they can be opened when someone pushes on them. Useful for making secret hideouts or being an overachiever.
 * To construct a false wall:
 * Make a wall girder as shown above
 * Use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to displace the girder
 * Use [[File:Metal.png]] steel to finish the wall
 * To construct a 'reinforced' false wall:
 * Make a wall girder as shown above
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver on the girder
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to displace the girder
 * Use [[File:Metal_r.png]] plasteel to reinforce the girder
 * Use [[File:Metal_r.png]] plasteel on the girder again to add the external cover
 * Deconstructing false walls uses the same method as their normal versions

Windows
''Like a wall, but weaker and see through. Look at those pretty stars!''
 * [[File:Glass_panel.png]] Glass Panel
 * A glass panel is as it appears, a thin sheet of glass that faces one direction. They are useful as dividers within a room but are weak and not generally used beyond that role. They can hold an atmosphere, although glass panels should never be relied on for that.
 * To construct a glass panel:
 * Use either [[File:Glass.png]] normal glass or [[File:Glass_r.png]] reinforced glass in your active hand
 * Face the desired direction for the glass panel
 * Click "One Direction"
 * If the panel is facing the wrong direction, right-click and select rotate or alt-click on the panel to change its direction
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to fasten the panel down
 * Alternatively:
 * Use either [[File:Glass.png]] standard glass or [[File:Glass_r.png]] reinforced glass on a [[File:Grille.png]] grille
 * Right-click and select rotate or alt-click the panel until it is facing the correct direction
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to fasten the panel down
 * To deconstruct a glass panel:
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to unfasten the panel
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to disassemble the glass panel
 * Alternatively:
 * Use an object to smash the panel


 * [[File:Windoor.png]] Windoor
 * The windoor is similar in size to a glass panel except it can open and close like an airlock. It is very useful for smaller areas where an airlock may too large, or as a way to keep an area open while still have ID restrictions on certain areas, like the medical lobby. They are best used alongside glass panels.
 * To construct a windoor:
 * Use [[File:Glass_r.png]] reinforced glass in your hand. Windoors can only be made with reinforced glass
 * Click on "Windoor" while facing the desired direction of the door
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to secure the windoor frame
 * Use [[File:Rods.png]] rods to make a 'secure windoor'
 * Use [[File:Cable-coil.png]] cable coil to wire the windoor
 * Insert a [[File:Airlock_control.png]] airlock control circuit
 * If you want to add ID restrictions to the door, use a [[File:multitool.gif]] multitool on the [[File:Airlock_control.png]] circuit and set the restrictions before inserting it
 * Use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to secure the electronics and engage the windoor
 * To deconstruct a windoor:
 * Hit the windoor with a blunt or sharp object, or a welder until it shatters
 * There is no other way to deconstruct a windoor


 * [[File:Full_window.png]] Window
 * The window is the second most common structure type. It acts like a wall in that it can hold an atmosphere and takes effort to deconstruct. However, unlike a wall, it allows lasers to pass through and hit anything on the other side.
 * To construct a window:
 * Use [[File:Metal.png]] steel in your active hand
 * Click on "construction recipes"
 * Select "steel window frame"
 * Use either [[File:Glass_r.png]] reinforced glass or [[File:Phoron_glass_r.png]] reinforced broscillate glass (the latter is stronger) on the frame
 * To deconstruct a window:
 * Use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to unfasten the window
 * Use a [[File:Crowbar.png]] crowbar to pry out the glass
 * Use a [[File:Wrench.png]] wrench to undo the safety bolts and remove the glass
 * This will leave the frame. To remove the frame:
 * After removing the glass, use a [[File:Screwdriver_tool.png]] screwdriver to unfasten the frame
 * Use a [[File:Welderon.gif]] welder to cut the frame back into [[File:Metal.png]] steel