Clamp o tron shielded docking port is locked and can't use it

[Jofe]

I was able to unlock the docking ports and was doing a test to attempt a dock while in orbit. For what I can tell it was successful, did a quicksave and tried an EVA just for fun and noticed both ships were separated. Did a quick load and the ships were not only separated but one of the docks was closed. When I right click on it I see that says "Status: Locked" and can't get it to open again. What happened? Is a bug? Did I break it? Is the last question even a feature in the game?

Heres how it looks

Thanks for any help you can give me.

[Taki117]

Seems like the docking bug. You want to find the bit of code in either your persistant (Or quicksave) that looks like the below:

MODULE
				{
					name = ModuleDockingNode
					isEnabled = True
					state = Ready
					dockUId = 0
					dockNodeIdx = 0

If it looks like anything other than what is posted (state = Ready dockUId = 0 dockNodeIdx = 0) change it accordingly on both vessels.

[Jofe]

I see. That fixed it thanks. Also it is known why it triggers? Or its kinda luck with it? So I can try to avoid whatever makes the bug appear.

[Taki117]

I see. That fixed it thanks. Also it is known why it triggers? Or its kinda luck with it? So I can try to avoid whatever makes the bug appear.

It's mostly luck of the draw, I have had it happen reliably when translating across the docking port slow enough that the magnets engage, but fast enough that they don't engage.