KAS missing parts?

[Joe Calton]

I have KIS and KAS installed via CKAN.  I also reverted back to 1.6 because I lost too many ships and parts in 1.7

I've been trying to learn KAS and it's driving me nuts.  I've watched probably half a dozen tutorials.  They all reference things like the critical connection point attachment and they talk about electromagnets, and grappling hooks and anchors.  I don't have any of that stuff!  I have some winches, a have 3 telescoping struts that I can'e seem to attach anything to.  I have some ground pylon bases.  But none of the critical pieces that make it all work.

I suspect I'm just stupid.  But in the VAB I've looked under KAS, Utilities, Structural, EVA and I'm just seeing those parts!  What am I doing wrong?

[Tonka Crash]

1 hour ago, Joe Calton said:

I have KIS and KAS installed via CKAN.  I also reverted back to 1.6 because I lost too many ships and parts in 1.7

I've been trying to learn KAS and it's driving me nuts.  I've watched probably half a dozen tutorials.  They all reference things like the critical connection point attachment and they talk about electromagnets, and grappling hooks and anchors.  I don't have any of that stuff!  I have some winches, a have 3 telescoping struts that I can'e seem to attach anything to.  I have some ground pylon bases.  But none of the critical pieces that make it all work.

I suspect I'm just stupid.  But in the VAB I've looked under KAS, Utilities, Structural, EVA and I'm just seeing those parts!  What am I doing wrong?

You might consider reading some recent information on KAS in the main KAS thread instead of watching old videos.

[Joe Calton]

Tonka - I'm sorry.  I'm new to KSP. KIS, KAS and this forum.  I don't intuitively know where to go for what information.  I just want to build cool spaceships on my computer and do fun stuff.  Does the KAS still work in 1.6 or not?  Looking for answers, not condescension.  Any actual help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

[Tonka Crash]

@Joe Calton Instead of getting your knickers in a twist, you might look at the information already provided to you. KAS works in 1.6, the link I provided was to the release announcement specifically for 1.6. That post also contained an explanation for your original question. 

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