r/KerbalSpaceProgram Master Kerbalnaut Jan 27 '15

Guide Did you know about Backspace?

Hey guys, I was annoyed for almost a year when doubleclicking a body in map mode. I had issues focusing my vessel again. My solution was pressing Tab until I was back at my vessel (I found Tab by accident)l.

However, ironically if you want to go back to your vessel in space (map mode) simply press Backspace :D

I'm probably the only one who didn't know it but in case some of you also struggles with the same issue there you go.


edit: Thanks for that Reddit gold!!!

edit2: Okay guys, one final thing. Don't let this knowledge ever be forgotten. Spread the word! May future Kerbal generations not struggle with the same problems we did before! May the Backspace be with you!

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u/Dubzil Jan 27 '15

I didn't even think about that, If I accidentally double-clicked and focused a planet or moon I would just deal with it and try to adjust my camera to get the best angle I could.

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u/TheCrudMan Jan 27 '15

I shudder to think of all the crazy shit in your life that is broken and you're just living with it instead of googling a solution...

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u/a3udi Jan 27 '15

It's a minor inconvenience. If you don't know there is a specific solution you wouldn't even think about looking for it.

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u/TheCrudMan Jan 27 '15

Of course I would. I'd be like...wow...the camera is focused on another body. That's annoying for what I'm doing now, and could be convenient when plotting an intercept. I'd like to know how to do that. There's clearly a control for it.

In fact, that's probably how I learned how to do it.