Ladders blocked

[ArmchairGravy]

I am really struggling to get ladders to work. They look like they work in the VAB, but show as "Blocked" after launch. There is no feedback as to what is blocking them. Could we perhaps get them to show as "Blocked" in the VAB so we have some idea whether or not a placement works?

[Scarecrow71]

Can you post an image of your craft with the blocked ladders please?

[ArmchairGravy]

15 minutes ago, Scarecrow71 said:

Can you post an image of your craft with the blocked ladders please?

Certainly. Here's 4. Ladder retracted and extended in VAB, and the same on the launch pad. I placed the ladder and used the translate tool to pull it out one notch.

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970617010/screenshot/2143209976931987012/

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970617010/screenshot/2143209976931986309/

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970617010/screenshot/2143209976931985989/

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970617010/screenshot/2143209976931985464/

 

[Scarecrow71]

And you are sure it's the ladder that's blocked?  Is the message you are getting that the crew hatch is blocked and therefore you cannot go EVA?  I ask because I use ladders in KSP2, and I don't have the issue of them being blocked, so I'm trying to understand exactly what is happening.  Can you give a step-by-step of what you are doing when you encounter this issue?

[ArmchairGravy]

Sorry, I forgot Steam links don't work. I've uploaded these to Imgur so hopefully they work. Here's what I'm doing:

1) Place ladder at bottom of steps of the Gumball lander

2. Pull ladder out 1 notch with translate tool

 

3. Extends fine, looks good in VAB.

 

4. Ladder is blocked on launch pad

Edited October 28, 2023 by ArmchairGravy

[ArmchairGravy]

If you want the craft file, let me know how to upload it.

[Spicat]

4 hours ago, ArmchairGravy said:

If you want the craft file, let me know how to upload it.

This seems to be a bug, use the appropriate form: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/forms/2-ksp2br/

You can put all the information (you can still put imgur in the message) as well as a craft file at the bottom of the form.