KAS question

[MaxwellsDemon]

If this is the incorrect location for this post, I apologize.

I'm having difficulty using KAS-- most likely 'operator error.' I'm attempting to link up two vessels with a fuel line, but I can't get the connector to stick on the side of the vessel... I have a power screwdriver in my Kerbal engineer's right hand, take the connector from inventory, place it where I want it, it's green, hit H... and then the connector falls to the ground and is debris. I must be missing a step... what am I doing wrong?

Update: Never mind! Figured it out-- I was not clicking after hitting H. Also was unaware of G (grab) mode... the documentation on this is not very explicit on all of the "how tos." Can someone recommend a good tutorial for the KAS-clueless?

Edited October 24, 2015 by MaxwellsDemon
Update

[Red Shirt]

I feel your pain. First time, I knocked an engine off my ship trying to attach the connector. Almost turned the craft over in the process. I read and reread the documentation - was still clueless, finally stumbled on the answer. Find I seldom remember it the next time, so the falling connector happens all over again. It just isn't very intuitive. Need a KAS for Dummies.

[MaxwellsDemon]

Need a KAS for Dummies.

That would be just right for me!

[MaxwellsDemon]

I've been working it out. I should keep some notes and write up the "for dummies" version... one thing that was not helping me is that sometimes when I right-click on something it doesn't "take." When I know it ought to, it's annoying, but I know I can keep trying-- when I was right-clicking while trying to figure out KAS, it was more of a hindrance, because I couldn't tell if there was any point in right-clicking!

[Red Shirt]

It has been more than a few days since I last used KAS - too much time in between uses is part of the problem. I don't recall issues with my right click. It was using the enter key to run the drill I couldn't remember. I'll watch the right click. Looking forward to the for dummies version. I've not even attempted winches.