Sorry if I seem thick, but I'm not getting this. I've tried this a few times int he game (just got it last night so I've the latest 1.2 version). I a few issues.

1)I try to make a new ship design, and any visuals (eye candy I guess) to make the ship look different or cool, doesn't show after I've saved the design. It simply shows up with the new name (and new components) as the basic template that I started with. What am I doing wrong

2)I try to upgrade ships after say getting a new engine type, or weapons. I see no option to add these to existing ships. I'm only a few turns in, but the only option I get is to totally update to a colony ship or constructor - I saw this with my flagship even, wierd. What am I doing wrong here?

3)I'm trying to add modules to my starbases. I made three and eachsay 0/2 modules. However, when I send a constructor over, it gives me a message " The starbase cannot be upgraded because there are no new modules available" Is there some tech level I need to obtain in order to add modules and upgrade starbases?

Thanks for any help!!!