Wings and Symmetry

[Zunee]

I've been watching tutorials because of how frustrating wings are, but can't find anything. 4-sided symmetry isn't an option that's coming up. It's either 2 sided or no symmetry, and wings are infuriating for a beginner without those options. Did I do something wrong in the settings? Is there something specific I have to do? Why don't I have 4-sided symmetry?

Edited April 12, 2014 by Zunee

[Claw]

If you're using the Space Plane Hangar (SPH), you only have the "no symmetry" and "2x symmetry" options. That's because classic airplane designs are typically symmetric in this manner (along the nose->tail axis). If you did 4x symmetry, the wings would be coming out of the top and bottom of the airplane also, which doesn't do much for you in terms of lift going up.

If you would like to build a craft with 4x symmetry, you can do so in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). It is capable of 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x, and 8x symmetry. There are also mods out there that allow even more options if you're interested.

The SPH is more for airplane design, whereas the VAB is more for rocket design. So it depends on what you're trying to build.

By the way, welcome to the forums!

[Zunee]

Ohhhhh. Thank you. I wondered why the two buildings seemed to do the same thing.

[Claw]

Ohhhhh. Thank you. I wondered why the two buildings seemed to do the same thing.

No problem! Have fun.