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== Wiki ==
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=== Why is this not on kerbalspaceprogram.com? ===
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This is a list of '''frequently asked questions''' about using and contributing to the KSP wiki.  
  
This wiki was originally created before [[User:N3X15|N3X15]] was hired into Squad as a place to put user documentation while the old wiki was being cleaned up.  Since then, Squad hasn't found the time to add a proper kerbalspaceprogram.com subdomain.  When the time comes, a redirect will be set up to notify both users and search engines of the new location.
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For many more questions and answers, you can browse our additional FAQ pages (see above).
  
=== Why is the old wiki still up? ===
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Again, Squad hasn't found the time to clean up and update the old wiki.
 
  
The old wiki will be shut on 10/22/2012 when the new server comes online.  A redirect will be in place to send users here until we find the time to determine whether to keep this wiki up, or move it elsewhere. -- [[User:N3X15|<span class="squad">N3X15</span>]] <sup class="plainlinks">([[Special:Contribs/N3X15|C]] &middot; [[User_talk:N3X15|T]] &middot; [{{fullurl:User:N3X15/Sig|action=edit}} E])</sup> 06:42, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
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== <span id="EDIT"></span>How do I edit a page? ==
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:Editing most wiki pages is easy, just click the "Edit" tab at the top of a wiki page (or on a section-edit link). This will take you to a new page with a text box containing the editable text of the page you were viewing. In this box you can type in the text that you want to add using wiki markup to format the text and add other elements like images and tables. When you have finished editing you should write a short edit summary in the small field below the edit-box describing your changes.
  
=== Why is my page edit being blocked? ===
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== <span id="CREATE"></span>How do I create a new page? ==
In order to curb spam, the Kerbal Space Program wiki has a spam blacklisting system.  If a page edit has any blacklisted terms, you will be unable to post that edit.
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:You are required to have a KSP Wiki account to create a new article, you can [[Special:CreateAccount|register here]].
  
== Technical ==
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== <span id="DELETE"></span>Why was my article deleted? ==
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:If you look at the address where your page was, it should have a red box above it that shows the user who deleted it (in the form "Username (talk|contribs)") and their reason (which appears in italics). If the reason is not helpful, or you disagree with it, you can click on the "talk" link to send them a message and ask.
  
=== What are the recommended system specifications? ===
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== <span id="CHANGE"></span>How do I change my username/delete my account? ==
Please see the page [[System Specs]]
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:A username cannot be changed on this wiki.
  
=== Broken download ===
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:An account cannot be deleted. If an account was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed.
If you get a problem like "Corrupted archive", this means something went wrong with your download. Try the following:
 
* '''Disable all download managers'''. These programs are notorious for messing up downloads.
 
* Clear your browser's cache or temporary files.
 
* Try another browser.
 
You can verify your downloads by comparing the [[checksums]].
 
Usually downloading again works if these options fail.
 
  
=== Can't load spacecraft ===
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== <span id="WROTE"></span>Who writes the articles on the KSP Wiki? ==
* Updates can and will break .craft-Files. Make sure that you use the same version as the person who sent you the file!
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:Almost all articles on the KSP Wiki are written by multiple editors, not just one. If you click on the "View history" tab at the top of an article, a list will be displayed of all the contributors to the article and when their contribution was made.
* Make sure that you have all addons installed that are needed for the craft. You can get them in the forums or on [[Kerbal Space Repository]]
 
* Make sure your [[KSP]] installation hasn't be damaged by applying addons. Try reinstalling [[KSP]] if nothing else helps.
 
* TIP: Always backup (Copy and move to a new folder) your ships and save files to prevent loss
 
  
== Gameplay related ==
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== <span id="LOG"></span>Why am I having trouble logging in? ==
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:See [[Help:Logging in#How to log in|Help:Logging in]] for details.
  
=== Is there a list of key bindings? ===
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Yes. Please see [[Key Bindings]].
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=== Is it possible to orbit the planet? ===
 
Yes, it is possible. See our [[Tutorials]] for more info.
 
 
 
=== Is it possible to land on the moons of the planet? ===
 
Yes, it is possible. See our [[Tutorials]] for more info.
 
 
 
=== Can I change the order of the stages? ===
 
Yes, just drag the stage or the part where you want.
 
 
 
=== Why do parts of my rocket fall when I launch it? ===
 
Check the stats of the parts, you can't attach more then a specific weight on each part.
 
* TIP: Connect parts together with EAS-4 Strut Connector to help them from disconnecting
 
 
 
=== Save and launch buttons don't work ===
 
Check if your folder structure is intact. 0.8.5 has the following folders in the root folder:
 
 
KSP_Data
 
Parts
 
Ships
 
sounds
 
 
 
You can now use the KSP Patcher to repair your game if it's not working properly.
 
 
 
[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=207.0 Thread with discussions about the problem]
 
 
 
=== Can I toggle the S.A.S Module? ===
 
 
 
Yes, you have two options...
 
 
 
* Press 'T' to toggle/switch S.A.S. on or off
 
* Press 'F' for momentary correction/stabilization (activates only for as long as you hold the 'F' key down)
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
 
Information correct and tested on [[Kerbal Space Program]] v0.15.2 **
 
 
 
[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=317.0 Thread about the feature]
 
 
 
=== What's the difference between S.A.S and Advanced S.A.S? ===
 
[[S.A.S.]] is reaction wheel based rotation control system, that applies torque to the ship (multiple [[S.A.S. Module]]s' effects stack).
 
[[Advanced S.A.S.]] (A.S.A.S.) is navigational computer that does not apply any forces itself, but uses other ship control systems (aerodynamic control surfaces, [[R.C.S.]], and gimbaling engines) to maintain the ship's attitude. Only 1 A.S.A.S. module per ship is effective, its performance depends on amount and positioning of the control surfaces and R.C.S.
 
 
 
=== How do I use the R.C.S? ===
 
See [[RCS]] for the basics.
 
* TIP: On smaller orbital modules R.C.S. can be used instead of [[liquid engine]]s (don't forget to take enough R.C.S. fuel!) Normally RCS is only used for orbital and landing procedures and to correct heading, not during take off or while in the Kerbin Atmosphere.
 
 
 
=== Can I take screenshots of the game? ===
 
Yes! With the function key F1 you'll take a screenshot of the current scene. The screenshots will be saved in a folder called "Screenshots" that is located in your root folder of [[KSP]].
 
* TIP: Toggle the UI to take cinematic style pictures!
 
 
 
=== Can I toggle the UI? ===
 
Yes! With the function key F2 you'll be able to disable, and re-enable, the user interface.
 
 
 
 
 
== Development Related ==
 
 
 
=== What are Experimental Releases? ===
 
Experimental releases are versions of the game occasionally uploaded by the dev team, to test the latest build of the game. These versions are often buggy, and their main purpose is to allow interested players to test it and look for bugs. Experimental versions are marked by an X on it's version number, plus another counter to identify the experimental version (i.e., 0.9.0x4, would be the 4th experimental release for the 0.9.0 version).
 
 
 
 
 
=== What happened to the Experimental Release on the Download Page? ===
 
A link to the latest experimental release is added to the main download page, whenever an experimental is available. When testing and bug-fixing is complete, the latest experimental is uploaded again as the official update, and the experimental build is removed from the downloads.
 
 
 
 
 
=== I think I've found a bug! ===
 
In a piece of software so early in development as [[KSP]], it's very likely there will be bugs in the program. If you've found something that can potentially be a bug, you can report it to the dev team on the development forums. To make your report easier to identify as a bug, plase follow the [[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=3909.0 Guidelines to Bug Reporting]], and please check to see if there aren't other posts about the same issue already.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions


This is a list of frequently asked questions about using and contributing to the KSP wiki.

For many more questions and answers, you can browse our additional FAQ pages (see above).

How do I edit a page?

Editing most wiki pages is easy, just click the "Edit" tab at the top of a wiki page (or on a section-edit link). This will take you to a new page with a text box containing the editable text of the page you were viewing. In this box you can type in the text that you want to add using wiki markup to format the text and add other elements like images and tables. When you have finished editing you should write a short edit summary in the small field below the edit-box describing your changes.

How do I create a new page?

You are required to have a KSP Wiki account to create a new article, you can register here.

Why was my article deleted?

If you look at the address where your page was, it should have a red box above it that shows the user who deleted it (in the form "Username (talk|contribs)") and their reason (which appears in italics). If the reason is not helpful, or you disagree with it, you can click on the "talk" link to send them a message and ask.

How do I change my username/delete my account?

A username cannot be changed on this wiki.
An account cannot be deleted. If an account was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed.

Who writes the articles on the KSP Wiki?

Almost all articles on the KSP Wiki are written by multiple editors, not just one. If you click on the "View history" tab at the top of an article, a list will be displayed of all the contributors to the article and when their contribution was made.

Why am I having trouble logging in?

See Help:Logging in for details.



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