This mod doesn't need updates, it's a simple CubeBlock definition that does nothing but for looks and no function. I wish I knew how to script to make it function as a real defense shield.

It doesn't work like a shield would with the fancy scripts. It's just a regular block unfortunately.

Too bad I didn't find this years ago.
It's exactly what I always thought the shield in Space Engineer should be.
If the community had used this approach all along, we'd have something better. That doesn't overload the game, doesn't need a dependency and maybe it would even work on Xbox as well.

Yes sadly

So what you are saying is that two of the four shield blocks are decorative only?

Azimuth Shield Mod Update Notes(Update: December 12/31/2020): Mod Update: Code Updates
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=>Fixed the Block Variants code so they now show on Xbox/PC everything and none are hidden.
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Pros:
-Looks cool
-Functional version is very durable
Cons:
-The functional version takes up a 7:3:3 (w:h:l) space while the actual shield is only 7:2:2

Not sure, will ask TumbleTv :)

spartan from halo

Which Skin? :O

where i can get that skin?

Ya this would be great as a door. Needs to be revived...

Azimuth Shield Mod Update Notes(Update: April 4/5/2017): Mod Update: GUI Icons Updated
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=>GUI Icons now use the Pre-multiplied Alpha System.
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Hey Guys. Make this an advanced door, the "plate" can deploy from the base. Itll block bullets etc. If you have trouble lemme know I have mockups of this kind of thing finished if you need one for dismantling/learning.

@ HelperGuy The only way to check is to fly into them. They act just like a sheet of metal infront of your ship. Any way, here is my review of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iCqSnVoc0I

how do you know if the sheild is working?

yup :)

So that its clear to people, non functional is only cosmetic, functional is an actual block that will take impacts, but like any other blocks, because of the size, it will et in the way, hit things when you fly next to it and require to think before placing.

lol thanks!

Yeah, there is a functional and non-functional one.

is this mod still working?

Is there a reason why it does not appear on the control panel? It doesn't work either.

i guess your saying it is like a piston without a head? so couldnt you cut the projected part of the shield into 9 pieces with there own bounding boxes, that when off/open they are inside the block you place (so it takes one block space), than when you turn it on/closed the pieces would fold/roll/extend out of the block just like the retractable ramps.

http://steamproxy.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=438525899&searchtext=retractable

Retractable ramps are because they are attached to a rotor/piston/ hinge therefore they have their own bounding box.

but now that the bounding box matches the size of the entire shield it hardly usable. you cant use it to shield your cockpit. you cant build next to it. and in dx9 it is not "more invisible".

if retractable ramps can block bullets and missiles outside the bounding box why can thies. retractable ramps can even cut an enemy ship in half. i have been using them to cut printed objects off the base too.

Thanks! I just asked because I tried both and both worked fine.

The functional shield has a working collision mesh because the bounding box matches the size of the entire shield, where as the normal one does not.

anything outside the bounding box the collision mesh will not work.

Is there any difference between the normal and the "Functional" one?

sorry. been busy all day :)

I will see :)

No comment on the decoy idea? Fine... jk jk. Thanks for the awesome work.

Nice!

Azimuth Shield Mod Update Notes(Update: June 7/3/2015): Mod Update: Improvements and Fixes
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=>Made the Azimuth Invisible Shields more invisible.

=>Code Optimizations.

=>Texture Optimizations and Fixes and Updates.
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Sweet, that'll be awesome, thanks

I will just change the ones that are currently in the mod pack and make them more invisible like they should be :)

I will make the changes in both this pack and the complete pack :)

Sweet. will it be a seperate mod, or just included in this modpack?

ok, once I finish with these bug fixes I will update them to be more invisible :)

Thatd work splendidly :D

I could make them more invisible? :)

Just wondering if there was any way you could make a version of this being semie transluscent to look more like an energy shield, maybe like a nearly transluscent with a pale blue? Just wondering, cause i'd really like to have some sort of "energy Shield"

Yes they are :D

I see that you updated these to work, but are the working versions in the azimuth mod pack?

It would also be cool to be able to have these act as armored decoys. =)

Azimuth Shield Mod Update Notes(Update: June 7/2/2015): Mod Update: Block Additions/Bug Fixes/Optimizations
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=>Fixed the Shields not being colorable in DX-9.

=>Added new functional versions of the azimuth shields that work.(bigger bounding box)

=>Added new functional versions of the azimuth shields that have custom collision meshes/boxes(no more clipping guaranteed)

=>Added new Azimuth Shields to the Blueprint Classes.sbc.

=>Added new Azimuth Shields to the Block Categories.sbc.
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Everything just passes through the shields...

I can actually just add them to the mod pack with code, it won't take up any more space for the file size. :)

so what are your future plans? any mod ideas you care to share ?

Can you release a version of this that works?

What exactly does this do?

I am working to finish the Azimuth Weapons Pack(not including the Ravager/Gemini turrets.

With a HUGE HUGE help from Eikester these turrets are now possible( Keep in mind everyone I did NOT make these models)
All the models/data code was made by TumbleTV and not me. :D

I only upgraded the models for DX-9 and the new DX-11 Compatability. :D

I can try, but "making" 3D models is not exactly my specialty :)