Docking question

[CaffinatedGamer]

So I am attempt to dock my lander to my space station core via the standard Clamp-o-tron ports, my builds are the Space Station Core (Stock) and a very slightly modified Super-Heavy Lander (Stock). I have read other threads, I have tried toggling my SAS, I've double and triple checked my ports for the common upside down mistake, but they still refuse to join. I've come this far on my own but now I'm afraid I need an outside expert opinion. It docked one time but apparently came undocked while in orbit. Now it refuses to join again. I have also tried the "control from here", target setting, and multiple ports. Help?

[cantab]

Sounds like a savefile bug; the ports can get stuck in a "confused" state where they won't dock. There should be a thread in the support forum with possible fixes.

[CaffinatedGamer]

So would a termination, relaunch and redock work or perhaps a new save file?

[Tortoise]

If you've tried going far away and re-docking and it hasn't worked, then it's a bug. Would most likely be solved by terminating the flight.

[Claw]

Indeed there is a post about how to fix docking ports. It depends on what problems you are having.

Also, the fix requires editing the save file. So depending on your level of comfort, it might be easier to do the edits or to launch a new ship.

See this thread for details: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/78863-FIX-Dock-Undocking-Bug-in-0-23-5

I now also realize that I need to put a few updates in that thread. However, it should still help you reset the port state so that you can dock.

Good luck, and let me know if you need help.

~Claw

[CaffinatedGamer]

Thank you Claw, your information as well as the previous posters, was very helpful. I think I'm going to start my larger scaled project and hope for the best outcome. Nutshell version: I'm building a space station with an asteroid core as my own tribute to Sidonia. Lol. Well wishes to all!

-CaffinatedGamer

[Wanderfound]

So I am attempt to dock my lander to my space station core via the standard Clamp-o-tron ports, my builds are the Space Station Core (Stock) and a very slightly modified Super-Heavy Lander (Stock). I have read other threads, I have tried toggling my SAS, I've double and triple checked my ports for the common upside down mistake, but they still refuse to join. I've come this far on my own but now I'm afraid I need an outside expert opinion. It docked one time but apparently came undocked while in orbit. Now it refuses to join again. I have also tried the "control from here", target setting, and multiple ports. Help?

As usual, screenshots would be a great help in diagnosing the issue. The self-undocking thing certainly does suggest a bug, though. Either that or an accidental quickload back to a pre-docking state.

[CaffinatedGamer]

It must have been a bug. I terminated and relaunched and everything is smooth as silk. Thanks for all the help guys and well wishes to all!

-CaffinatedGamer

Edited August 31, 2014 by CaffinatedGamer
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[Shawarmakriger]

I seem to have a similar problem with my new Mun base.

How is this not docked? I've been trying for hours on end, and the ports are perfectly lined up

Help appreciated

[Aethon]

Man that's an unfortunate bug. I remember the first time I docked (earlier version). I couldn't get the ports to stick no matter what. I was sweating, and near panicked with rage and desperation. I thought there was something wrong with me.

This must have been to blame. After I quit to check the Forum for an answer and went back, the ports mated and it never happened again, even in later versions- almost like the game had to 'learn' how the ports stick together before it would work. I think for the good of KSP this should get squished. When your first docking starts like that, it could lead to permanent rage quit.

[CaffinatedGamer]

My solution was to terminate the flight and relaunch. After that it worked perfect. Hope you find a less drastic solution!

-Caffinatedgamer