The tree-like, no-loop structure of ships means only one connection between stages.

[Gus]

The tree-like, no-loop structure of ships leads to a huge problem when building stacked, staged ships.

Two adjacent stages can only connect structurally at one point.

How do you deal with this issue?

Are there any posts you could point me too?

Thanks

Edited September 11, 2013 by Gus

[Phantom Seeker]

The only method I've found so far is to attach the new point with a number of struts, or to put docking ports on to dock after the launch

[Superfluous J]

One word (though usually far more than one part): Struts

[hawkinator]

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Struts. (and fuel lines)

[Tiron]

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Struts. (and fuel lines)

And docking ports. If you pair up docking ports facing each other but unconnected in the VAB, they'll auto-multidock when the physics loads.

Although that's still just a physical connection, like the struts, only with more joints inbetween...

[Astronut25]

You can also use docking ports, they will connect when loaded for launch. Example of use is for connecting 3x 1m connected by a stack tri-adapter or coupler to a single 2m.

I've been Ninja'd