Rocket RailGuide

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Rocket RailGuide

Menu location
Rocket → Launch Guides → Rail Guide
Workbenches
Rocket Workbench
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
None

Description

A rail guide is a component attached to the side of the rocket that allows the rocket to be guided using a rail until it is fast enough to be aerodynamically stable.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Rail Guide button.
    • Select the Rocket → Launch Guides→ Rail Guide option from the menu.
    • Double click on a Rail Guide object in the model view.
  2. Set options and press OK.

Properties

Rocket Component

These parameters are provided for information and have no effect on the design of the component.

  • DataManufacturer: Manufacturer when known
  • DataPart Number: Manufacturer part number
  • DataDescription: Description of the component
  • DataMaterial: Material when known

Rail Guide

  • DataRail Guide Base:
  • DataTop Width:
  • DataMiddle Width:
  • DataBase Width:
  • DataTop Thickness:
  • DataBase Thickness:
  • DataTotal Thickness:
  • DataLength:
  • DataForward Sweep:
  • DataSweep Angle:
  • DataAft Sweep:
  • DataSweep Angle:
  • DataNotch:
  • DataWidth:
  • DataDepth: