How do I view the Weight during construction?

[Apophis775]

So far, I've been using a calculator and dry-erase board to do my TWR, but I was wondering if it was possible to view the Weight while building, other than on the launch-pad. Even a mod would help.

Also, how the bloody hell do I setup a forum signature here? I've gone through all the possible options I can find, and this forum definitely wins the "Most difficult signature setup" award.

[Specialist290]

Since you mentioned you're open to mods, I'd highly recommend Kerbal Engineer Redux, which is my personal choice. It shows TWR, delta-v, mass, and thrust by stage in the VAB / SPH, and it also has other data readouts for in-flight use. Others might also recommend MechJeb, which also comes with an autopilot during flight which you can use or not at your discretion.

Forum "gingerbread" (signatures, avatars, etc.) is disabled for new members until they get at least five posts and have been vetted by a moderator. It's a security / anti-spammer measure, from what I remember.

[capi3101]

KER's one way, Mechjeb's another; those are the two big ones for non-launch pad weight measurement. I use KER myself. Couldn't say about Mechjeb but a lot of folks like it for its autopilots and such.

[Tw!sted]

You could use Mechjeb and click "Vessel Info" or it Might be "Ship info" I don't know which one it is, but it shows all the weight, and stuff to do with thrust. Make sure you have Mechjeb on ur ship or it will not show you the Vessel Info.

[Stone Blue]

KER has more detailed info, MechJeb shows just a few parameters. KER has much more functionality for figuring out required delta-v, and will even break it down stage by stage....If you're already using a white board and calculator, then I think you definately want KER...

[esinohio]

I think another bump for KER is that you can also view details of how your craft will behave on other celestial bodies. That becomes very handy when planning missions.

[Apophis775]

Thanks, downlaoded KER and it's really helping.

Also, sorry to "gravedig", but I wanted to thank you guys for your help, and I work in an Industry where I am sometimes so busy for a few weeks at a time I barely get sleep.