how to permaprune

[darthvader15001]

so, I use janitors closet and have no idea how to permaprune. help? Edit: I have uninstalled tjc so please do not post here.

 

Edited July 21, 2022 by darthvader15001

[DeadJohn]

In general terms, use TJC to hide some parts (alt-click) in VAB and SPH. Then pick permaprune from the TJC menu button. It will delete all the hidden parts, saving memory and load times. Any vessels (saved VAB craft, and more importantly vessels in flight) that use those parts will break.

Permaprune is risky if you accidentally hid some important parts. I suggest backing up your entire KSP install folder before using it.

There's a TJC thread if you need more specific help.

[darthvader15001]

Oh thanks

[Snark]

It's also worth noting that if you did accidentally permaprune important stock parts and wanted to get them back, then there's a good chance that you can repair your installation, depending on how you purchased KSP.

For example, if you bought it through Steam, you can go into the KSP page of your Steam library and there's an option to "validate local files"-- doing that will cause it to scan your local installation, compare that with the "fingerprint" of what a fresh install looks like, and then if it finds any files that are missing or modified, it'll download them from the Steam servers and fix it up.

I'm only familiar with Steam, myself, but I have the impression that other game purchase platforms tend to have something like that, too.