Save files disappeared after editing save files

[thejoshua79]

I was editing the save file for my game, so that a craft was auto placed into orbit. I changed these parameters: 

sit = ORBITING

landed = false

landedAt = 

SMA = 700000

ECC = 0

INC = 180

LPE = 340.518331561772

LAN = 81.2190688665883

MNA = 2.11222363842244

EPH = 39.9399991072715

REF = 1

OBJ = 0

So that then my craft would be orbiting. However when I then enter the game, the save files are gone and i can't access them. I have backups but I would like my craft in orbit and don't just want to revert the saves. Have I done something wrong that has messed up the code?

 

[sal_vager]

Hi @thejoshua79, yes you have likely corrupted the save, unfortunately save files are very easy to break, and very hard to repair, you'll have to replace that one with your backup (check the backups folder in your save folder if you did not make a backup of your save) and then use the debug window (modkey+F12) to set the orbit of your vessel.

[thejoshua79]

I was looking through the debug window and couldn't find the orbit setting? Do i need a mod for this? Thanks for the response.

[sal_vager]

It's there under 'cheats', look for Set Orbit.

[thejoshua79]

In the debug menu?

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[sal_vager]

1 hour ago, thejoshua79 said:

In the debug menu?

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Oh you're on 1.1.3 or earlier, the option is in 1.2+

In that case it's probably safest to use hyperedit.