Why can't you load SPH crafts into VAB?

[Stealth2668]

I want to build a rover in the SPH then load it into the VAB to put the rocket part on but you can't. Is there a technical reason for this? Seems like it's just an unnecessary "feature".

[Tada]

You can, just swith the craft file between folders

[PeteMcCartney]

Just go into your relevant save folder, into ships and then into shp. Copy the craft and paste it to the vab. Sorted!

[SmallChange]

Like everyone else is saying, you can just manually move the file. I recall hearing that sometimes, you need to change the TYPE in the file from SPH to VAB. I've never had a problem with that, though. Haven't done it in .20 also.

[Pursuedtank]

You only need to change the file type from SPH to VAB if you want it to go back to the VAB if you click on the return to hanger option in the ended flight menu.

[Stealth2668]

Ughh, why won't it just let you load it the easy way. I'll have to close the game to do it or will minimizing the game be ok?

[Pursuedtank]

Ughh, why won't it just let you load it the easy way. I'll have to close the game to do it or will minimizing the game be ok?

Minimising it is fine, you just have to copy/cut it out of the SPH folder and into the VAB folder then go into the VAB and click load, it should be in there. To make it stay there double click on the craft file and where it says SPH delete that and write VAB.

[Vanamonde]

You can move the files, but it causes all kinds of noxious headaches. Symmetry glitches such as the interface switching from 2x to 3x, struts placed in 2x symmetry diseappearing, etc., etc. As useful as the bilateral symmetry may be when it works, I've taken to just building my rovers in the VAB.