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Science Instruments (MSI)
created: 01 Oct 2019
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# Science Instruments (MSI)

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**Just when you need that extra oxidizer on your spaceplane...**

## Installation Instructions

### Using CurseForge/OverWolf app or CKAN

You should be all good! (check for latest version on CurseForge)

### If Downloaded from CurseForge/OverWolf manual download

To install, place the `Mkerb` folder inside your Kerbal Space Program's GameData folder:

* **REMOVE ANY OLD VERSIONS OF THE PRODUCT BEFORE INSTALLING**
  * Delete `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/Mkerb/ScienceInstruments`
* Extract the package's `Mkerb/` folder into your KSP's GameData folder as follows:
  * `<PACKAGE>/Mkerb` --> `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData`
    * Overwrite any preexisting folder/file(s).
  * you should end up with `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/Mkerb/ScienceInstruments`

### If Downloaded from SpaceDock / GitHub / other

To install, place the `GameData` folder inside your Kerbal Space Program folder:

* **REMOVE ANY OLD VERSIONS OF THE PRODUCT BEFORE INSTALLING**
  * Delete `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/Mkerb/ScienceInstruments`
* Extract the package's `GameData` folder into your KSP's root folder as follows:
  * `<PACKAGE>/GameData` --> `<KSP_ROOT>`
    * Overwrite any preexisting file.
  * you should end up with `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/Mkerb/ScienceInstruments`

## The following file layout must be present after installation

```markdown
<KSP_ROOT>
  + [GameData]
    + [Mkerb]
      + [MkerbInc]
        + [Agencies]
          ...
        + [Flags]
          ...
        ...
    + [ScienceInstruments]
      + [Compatibility]
        ...
      + [Config]
        ...
      + [Contracts]
        ...
      + [Localization]
        ...
      + [Parts]
        ...
      * #.#.#.#.htm
      * Attributions.htm
      * changelog.md
      * GPL-3.0.txt
      * ManualInstallation.htm
      * MkerbScienceInstruments.version
      * readme.htm
    ...
    * ModuleManager.ConfigCache
  * KSP.log
  ...
```

### Dependencies

* [Science Instruments (MSI)][MKERB]

[MKERB]: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/215790-*/ "Science Instruments (MSI)"

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