How to create new modded ksp instance (different game versions)

[Lewie]

Hi all-

I’ve been wanting to try out ksp 1.11, and mod it with CKAN. However. I have no idea how to create a new instance for it without getting rid of my 1.9 save. (Ea. Uninstalling 1.9 then installing 1.11) I use Steam for ksp, if that helps. Can anyone help? 

Cheers!

-Lewie

[Spaceman.Spiff]

I would move your 1.9 install to a different location.

Pretty much copy the entire folder into a different directory, away from the Steam directory.

Then, you have your 1.9 install separate from your steam install, and you can just update the Steam install. 
 

In CKAN you should be able to add a new instance manually. I think it also might auto detect. 
There’s probably a better way of doing this, but that’s my method. 

[Lewie]

@Spaceman.SpiffThanks! I'm going to give this a whirl, I think it should work. For moving the folder, would it just be taking the steamapps/common/kerbal space program and moving that somewhere else?

[Snark]

5 hours ago, Lewie said:

would it just be taking the steamapps/common/kerbal space program and moving that somewhere else?

Yes, this exactly.  (Or perhaps better to copy it elsewhere rather than moving, so that you still have the original sitting there where Steam can find it and update as need be.)

[Lewie]

@Snark and @Spaceman.Spiff thank you for your help! This worked, and really will make life a whole lot easier.

Cheers!

-Lewie 

[Spaceman.Spiff]

Glad I could help