Loading craft files when not all parts are unlocked

[AlexinTokyo]

I was wondering what would happen if I took a craft file from one save, and copied it to a different save where some of the parts used were not yet unlocked?

Do I need to make sure I have all the needed parts unlocked before copying the file over? Will it crash the game if I attempt to load it? Or will it just fail to load but cause no big problems?

The reason I ask is that I'm planning to start a new save in 0.24, but I'd like to keep the craft designs (or some of them, anyway) from my current career.

The reason I ask here instead of trying it out myself is that I'm bored at work and can't play KSP on my work machine.

Edited July 17, 2014 by AlexinTokyo

[biohazard15]

No, you won't be able to open them in the VAB\SPH. It will be greyed out in the list and say "Contain locked or invalid parts" under its name. You will be able to open them once you've unlocked all of its parts.

[Claw]

Biohazard15 is correct. You will see the files but won't be able to select them until the parts are unlocked.

[AlexinTokyo]

Awesome, that answers that.

I was afraid it might be Kraken bait.