Can't connect docking ports to HubMax?

[strider3]

In a previous version of KSP I built an orbiting refueling station. It was launched in sections. I am trying to recreate it in 1.2. I have the "core" in orbit, which was the only part of the entire station saved from the previous KSP version and I've launched and attached the first tank (see first pic). You'll notice the HubMax has docking ports attached:

 

 

I am now trying to add an extension downwards to hold RCS tanks and a station tug but the VAB refuses to allow me to attach docking ports to the HubMax. I don't get why it worked on the "core" I already built and put in orbit...but will not work now:

 

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Any ideas as to why I can't now attach docking ports to this HubMax in 1.3?

 

Vic the Newbal

 

Edited January 15, 2017 by strider3

[fourfa]

Reorient the docking port (using the ASDWQE keys) so it's sideways - left/right instead of up/down.  Should be no problem to get it to latch on then.

[strider3]

OK, I'll give that a try. Thanks!

[Benjamin Kerman]

On 1/14/2017 at 7:33 PM, fourfa said:

Reorient the docking port (using the ASDWQE keys) so it's sideways - left/right instead of up/down.  Should be no problem to get it to latch on then.

Yeah, either reorient the hubmax to be facing North-South, or rotate the docking ports to be facing the same direction as the nodes on the hubmax