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Nanobot Offset From GPS

This script positions the work area of either of the Nanobot systems ("Nanobot Build and Repair System" or "Nanobot Drill and Fill System") at a GPS point.

I like using the Nanobot systems in certain circumstances, but the SE interface makes it difficult to position the work area where I wanted it. This script makes it quick and easy.

This script works for both of the Nanobot systems.

Instructions:
1. Add one of the Nanobot systems to a grid.
2. Go into the block setting and click on "Show Area". (optional)
3. Set the work area width, height and depth to the values you want. (also optional)
4. Add a programmable block and load this script.
5. Name the Nanobot system you want to contol to "NanobotSystem". (without the quotes)
6. Optionally, you can edit the nanobotSystemBlockName variable below and use whatever name you want.
7. Create a GPS point where you want to locate the work area.
8. Copy the GPS data to the clipboard.
9. Go to the programmable block and paste the GPS data from the clipboard into the Argument field.
10. Click Run.

The work area should now be centered at the GPS point. (+/- half a meter.)

Credits:
Dummy08 created the Nanobot systems and deserves the credit for such
great mods. They remove some of the tedious work in Space Engineers and
allow players to adapt the game to their own individual play style.
The mods are well designed and well written. They have worked for
me from the first time I loaded them and every time since.

All the important parts of this script were created by Whiplash41.
I just adapted the code for use with the Nanobot Systems.

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Sources:
"Whip's GPS Waypoint Distance Script v1 - revision: 3/30/16"
https://pastebin.com/ZV2sUEBj

[Tutorial] How to do Vector Transformations with World Matricies
https://forum.keenswh.com/threads/tutorial-how-to-do-vector-transformations-with-world-matricies.7399827/
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The code for setting the Nanobot properties was distilled
from the "Nanobot Build and Repair System" sample script
and the Nanobot systems mod code.

Finally, a big tip of the hat and thanks to Malware for the MDK-SE,
the ModAPI wiki, the in-game scripting instruction and more.
If SE in-game scripting is pencil and paper, the MDK is a smart phone.