How to make a dockingport not detatch it self?
Actually I'm experimenting with dockingports because before I sent a spacecraft into orbit which later should be dockable, I'm experimenting I got it correct how the ports are working.
Fortunately I did so...
Actually my problem is, I have a scenario where 2 spacecrafts are docking each other on the launchway. but after I click to detatch, the port detatches from the counterpart as expectet, but.... it also detatches itself from the spacecraft...
This is a screenshot of the current testing setup:
http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Docking#Docking_ports
is telling this is a mistake often done by beginners, but doesn't tell how to avoid this / do it correctly.
So my question simply is, how to dock correctly, in a way detatching just detatches the ports from each other but none of both from any spacecraft part?
Best Answer
A docking port has an "outside" (the side that attaches and detaches) and an "inside" (the side that stays attached) face. In your screenshot, the two outside faces are mated together correctly. This means that you can undock and then dock again without issue.
The common mistakes made are:
Putting a docking port on backwards so that the outside face (that will disconnect) is attached to there you want your docking port to remain. Just pay attention to the part, it's usually pretty clear which side is which, and a experimentation on the launch pad will quickly identify it if you are in doubt.
Using two docking ports when you only need one. A docking port can be assembled with any other part "docked" to it. The only things docking ports are good for are:
- Disconnecting two parts (one port needed)
- Joining two parts once launched (two ports needed).
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