Difference between revisions of "Module"

Revision as of 00:57, 23 December 2014

Modules define what specific parts can do. They are generally calls to C-coded or hard-coded functions that define what functionality these parts have in-game. If you are a new part designer, modder, engineer, or someone else who makes parts, please check the STOCK modules list before designing a new module. Each additional module increases the CPU workload and reduces FPS and Physics.

name	names define the module in use and are a general indication of what the module subtype does. Specific variables are associated with each [module].[name]. For example, the Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Sr. has the MODULE.name ModuleDockingNode and its' associates variables are [referenceAttachNode] and [nodeType]. Some [MODULE]s share variables with other modules, which can make deciphering their purpose difficult.

STOCK MODULES

explanation

code examples

FlagDecal

variable	example	definition
textureQuadName	flagTransform	specifies whether there is a flag displayed on the exterior surface of the object.

MODULE
{
      name = FlagDecal
      textureQuadName = flagTransform
}

FXModuleAnimateThrottle

variable	example	definition
animationName	colorAnimation	specifies the animation to be used
depondOnEngineState	True False	specifies whether the animation is dependent on the throttle
responseSpeed	0.5	specifies the rate at which the animation reacts to the change in engine state

MODULE
{
      name = FXModuleAnimateThrottle
      animationName = colorAnimation
      dependOnEngineState = True
      responseSpeed = 0.5
}

FXModuleConstrainPosition

variable	example	definition
matchRotation	true false	unknown
matchPosition	true false	unknown
CONSTRAINFX		unknown
targetName	Steering steering	unknown
moversName	wheelCollider steering	unknown

MODULE

{
	name = FXModuleConstrainPosition
	matchRotation = true
	matchPosition = false
	CONSTRAINFX
	{
		targetName = steering
		moversName = lateral
	}

}

FXModuleLookAtConstraint

variable	example	definition
CONSTRAINLOOKFX
targetName	* susp2-1	No idea
rotatorsName	* susp2-2	No idea

MODULE
{
 name = FXModuleLookAtConstraint
 CONSTRAINLOOKFX
 {
  targetName = susp2-1
  rotatorsName = susp2-2
 }
 CONSTRAINLOOKFX
 {
  targetName = susp2-2
  rotatorsName = susp2-1
 }
 CONSTRAINLOOKFX
 {
  targetName = susp1-2
  rotatorsName = susp1-1
 }
 CONSTRAINLOOKFX
 {
  targetName = susp1-1
  rotatorsName = susp1-2
 }
}

KerbalSeat

variable	example	definition
seatPivotName	seatPivot	Unknown
ejectDirection	0,1,0.2	specifies the direction from which your Kerbal will exit the vehicle. Try to line up with a hatch!

MODULE
{
 name = KerbalSeat
 seatPivotName = seatPivot  
 ejectDirection = 0, 1, 0.2
}

LaunchClamp

variable	example	definition
trf_towerPivot_name	obj_girdercap	specifies the model used for the pivot point
trf_towerStretch_name	obj_girder	specifies the model for the ground to pivot girder
trf_anchor_name	obj_ground	specifies the model for the ground mount point
trf_animationRoot_name	launchclamp	specifies the base animation
anim_decouple_name	launchclamp	specifies the animation for the release of the clamp

MODULE
{
    name = LaunchClamp
 
 trf_towerPivot_name = obj_girdercap
 trf_towerStretch_name = obj_girder
 trf_anchor_name = obj_ground
 
 trf_animationRoot_name = launchclamp
 anim_decouple_name = launchclamp
}

ModuleAlternator

Specifies that this part produced a resource, based on the percentage of thrust produced by the engine.

variable

example

RESOURCE

variable	example	definition
name	ElectricCharge	name of the resource produced
rate	1.0	rate at which the resource is produced at 100% thrust, expressed in units/second

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleAlternator 
 RESOURCE
 {
  name = ElectricCharge
  rate = 5.0
 }
}

ModuleAnchoredDecoupler

variable	example	definition
anchorName	anchor	specifies the name of the anchored part
ejectionForce	450	dV applied to part upon separation
explosiveNodeID	srf top	specifies the location of the explosion.

MODULE
{
    name = ModuleAnchoredDecoupler
    anchorName = anchor
    ejectionForce = 450
 explosiveNodeID = srf
}

ModuleAnimateGeneric

variable	example	definition
animationName	Deploy CrewCabinLight dish dockingring dockingporthull	specifies the name of the animation to be used
isOneShot	false	specifies whether the animation can occur only once
startEventGUIName	Flavor text	to describe turning the animation to its 'On' State
endEventGUIName	Flavor text	to describe turning the animation to its 'Off' State
actionGUIName	Flavor text	to describe switching the animation between it's 'on' and 'off' states
allowManualControl	true false	specifies whether the part can be manually animated

MODULE
{
   name = ModuleAnimateGeneric
   animationName = dish
   isOneShot = false
   
 startEventGUIName = Extend
 endEventGUIName = Retract
 actionGUIName = Toggle Antenna
}

ModuleAnimateHeat

variable	example	definition
ThermalAnim	HeatAnimationEmissiveLiquidEngine3 HeatAnimationEmissiveTurbofan HeatAnimationEmissiveJet overheat	animation for applying heat to an object

MODULE
{
      name = ModuleAnimateHeat
      ThermalAnim = HeatAnimatioEmissiveLiquidEngine3
}

ModuleAsteroid

no procedures or calls

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleAsteroid 
}

ModuleCommand

Applies Command to vessels

variable

example

definition

minimumCrew

0
1
2

Specifies the minimum number of crew needed to operate this module.

RESOURCE

name	ElectricCharge	This is the name of that resource
rate	15.0	and the rate in units/second of resource consumed

If this Module requires a resource

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleCommand
 minimumCrew = 1
}

ModuleControlSurface

variable	example	definition
dragCoeff	* 0.5	this value overrides the maximum_drag value
deflectionLiftCoeff	* 0.7	specifies the Coefficient of lift for the part
ctrlSurfaceRange	* 20	specifies the degrees of operation for the part
ctrlSurfaceArea	* 0.95	specifies how much of the part affects lift

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleControlSurface
 dragCoeff = 0.5
 deflectionLiftCoeff = 0.7
 ctrlSurfaceRange = 20
 ctrlSurfaceArea = 0.95
}

ModuleDataTransmitter

variable	example	definition
packetInterval	0.18 0.4 0.3	Mits per second
packetSize	2	Mits per packet
packetResourceCost	20 10 12.5 \|\| Resource per packet
requiredResource	ElectricCharge	Required resource (usually ElectricCharge)
DeployFxModules	0	Deployment
ProgressFxModules	1	Animations that play while transmitting

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleDataTransmitter
 
 packetInterval = 0.18
 packetSize = 2
 
 packetResourceCost = 20.0
 requiredResource = ElectricCharge
  
 DeployFxModules = 0
}

ModuleDecouple

variable	sample	definition
isOmniDecoupler	true false	Specifies whether this decoupler separates on both ends or not. Defaults to false.
ejectionForce	100	specifies the DeltaV with which the part separates
explosiveNodeID	top srf	for non-OmniDecouplers, specifics the Node of separation

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleDecouple
 ejectionForce = 250
 explosiveNodeID = srf
}

ModuleDeployableSolarPanel

variable	example	definition
animationName	solarpanels solarpanels2 solarpanels4 altsolarpanelbase bigsolarpanel	unknown for sure. Assumed to refer to an animation describing part transformation from its closed state to its open state. known parameters are:
sunTracking	true false	Assumed to indicate whether the animation will turn the panel towards the sun.
raycastTransformName	suncatcher	optional. unknown.
pivotName	suncatcher	optional. unknown.
isBreakable	true false	Indicates whether the part will break on high-dynamic stress.
resourceName	ElectricCharge	The resource provided by this module. Any resource may be used, including resources not defined.
chargeRate	10	Amount of resource provided per second at 100% output. Positive values only, please.
powerCurve		powerCurve is a special call consisting of subtypes called [key]. Each [key] uses four numbers to define what it will do at a specific distance from a source. In the case of solar panels, where powerCurve is typically used, there are typically 4 [key]s. [powerCurve] defines the rate at which resources are provided relative to the [chargeRate] and distance from the specified source (ie. Kerbol) 206000000000 0.00 0 0 013599840256 1.00 0 0 068773560320 0.50 0 0 000000000000 10.0 0 0

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleDeployableSolarPanel
 
 animationName = solarpanels2
 resourceName = ElectricCharge
 chargeRate = 2
 powerCurve
  {
  key = 206000000000 0 0 0
  key = 13599840256 1 0 0
  key = 68773560320 0.5 0 0
  key = 0 10 0 0
  }
}

ModuleDockingNode

A module for docking ports

variable	example	definition
referenceAttachNode	top bottom	Specifies the node on the part that is used for the docking port, generally top or bottom
deployAnimationController	1 0	Boolean
nodeType	size1 size2 size0	Specifies the type of node for attachment. When perform docking operations, nodes must have the same value for nodeType in order to dock with one another.
controlTransformName	controlNode	apparently only used for docking nodes that have related animations, see dockingPortInline

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleDockingNode
 referenceAttachNode = top
 nodeType = size2
}

ModuleEngines

variable	example	definition
thrustVectorTransformName	thrustTransform	unknown purpose. Known arguments:
throttleLocked	True False	Used to create engines without controllable thrust.
exhaustDamage	True False	assumed to indicate whether the exhaust from this engine will damage other parts.
ignitionThreshold	0.1	appears to not be used. Suggests a minimum thrust output value, below which the engine will no longer operate.
minThrust	0 10 100	Minimum thrust value. Engines will be considered 'off' at or below this value.
maxThrust	200 215 80	Just like the name implies, this is the maximum thrust a single unit of this module can produce. In order to create a more powerful engine, set this value higher.
heatProduction	400 900	a measure of the amount of heat energy produced per second. measured in degrees Kerbius (degrees Celsius)
fxOffset	0,0,0 0,0,1	3-dimensional vector coordinates specifying the location of thrust effects
useEngineResponseTime	True False
engineAccelerationSpeed	0.2 0.12
engineDecelerationSpeed	0.35 0.21
allowShutdown	True False	Specifies engines that cannot be turned off, regardless of whether their thrust can be controlled.
useVelocityCurve	True False
PROPELLANT	{}	resource utilized in the operation of this part, generally a fuel or other propellant. Engines may use multiple propellant types.
name	LiquidFuel Oxidizer	name of the resource consumed while this part is in operation
ratio	0.9 1.1	rate at which this resource is consumed, per second. Not to be confused with ratio relative to other propellants.
DrawGauge	true false	Boolean value that indicates whether or not the 'fuel remaining' indicator in the staging selection is displayed or not.
atmosphereCurve	{}	specifies variances in operational efficiency
key		uses two values to specify engine efficiency relative to the depth of the atmosphere (based on Kerbin sea-level!) First number indicates the relative pressure (0 = vacuum, 1 Kerbin sea-level), second numer indicates ISP value). Translates directly to ISP. In order to make a more efficient engine, set the second number of this array higher.
velocityCurve		uncertain as to how exactly this works, but appears to control the degree of acceleration at particular velocities. uses a 4 part key, the first part of the key is definitely specific accelerations, the second part is percentage of velocities. { key = 0 0.5 0 0 key = 1000 1 0 0 key = 2000 0.5 0 0 key = 2400 0 0 0 } { key = 1000 0 0 0 key = 850 0.2 0 0 key = 0 1 0 0 }

MODULE
{	
name = ModuleEngines	
thrustVectorTransform
Name = thrustTransform	
throttleLocked = True	
exhaustDamage = True	
allowShutdown = False	
ignitionThreshold = 0.1	
minThrust = 0	
maxThrust = 18	
heatProduction = 550	
fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.02	
PROPELLANT	
{		
name = SolidFuel        
ratio = 1.0		
DrawGauge = True	
}	
atmosphereCurve 	
{   	 
key = 0 100  	 
key = 1 100 	
}	
}

ModuleEnginesFX

variable	example	definition
engineID		LES, KS25
runningEffectName		running_closed
thrustVectorTransformName		unknown purpose. Known arguments: thrustTransform obj_gimbal
exhaustDamage		True or False. assumed to indicate whether the exhaust from this engine will damage other parts.
throttleLocked		uncertain. Boolean values of True or False. Assumed to specify that solid Rocket Boosters cannot have their throttle adjusted while in flight.
ignitionThreshold		appears to not be used. Suggests a minimum thrust output value, below which the engine will no longer operate. Typical values are 0.1 (10%)
minThrust		Minimum thrust value. Engines will be considered 'off' at or below this value.
maxThrust		Just like the name implies, this is the maximum thrust a single unit of this module can produce.
heatProduction		a measure of the amount of heat energy produced per second. measured in degrees Kerbius (degrees Celsius)
fxOffset		3-dimensional vector coordinates specifying the location of thrust effects
PROPELLANT		resource utilized in the operation of this part, generally a fuel or other propellant.
name		name of the resource consumed while this part is in operation
ratio		rate at which this resource is consumed, per second. Not to be confused with ratio relative to other propellants.
DrawGauge		Boolean value that indicates whether or not the 'fuel remaining' indicator in the staging selection is displayed or not.
atmosphereCurve		specifies variances in operational efficiency
key		uses two values to specify engine efficiency relative to the depth of the atmosphere (based on Kerbin sea-level!) First number indicates the relative pressure (0 = vacuum, 1 Kerbin sea-level), second numer indicates ISP value).

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleEnginesFX
 thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
 exhaustDamage = True
 ignitionThreshold = 0.1
 minThrust = 0
 maxThrust = 30
 heatProduction = 150
 fxOffset = 0, 0, 0.125
 PROPELLANT
 {
   name = LiquidFuel
  ratio = 0.9
  DrawGauge = True
 }
 PROPELLANT
 {
  name = Oxidizer
  ratio = 1.1
 }
 atmosphereCurve
  {
  key = 0 350
  key = 1 300
  }
}

ModuleEnviroSensor

variable	example	definition
sensorType		ACC PRES GRAV TEMP

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleEnviroSensor
 sensorType = ACC
}

ModuleGenerator

variable	example	definition
isAlwaysActive		specifies whether this module is always active or not. true/false
OUTPUT_RESOURCE
name		specifies the name of the produced resource.
rate		specifies the rate of resource produced, expressed in units per second.

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleGenerator
 isAlwaysActive = true
 OUTPUT_RESOURCE
 {
    name = ElectricCharge
    rate = 0.75
 } 
}

ModuleGimbal

variable	example	definition
gimbalTransformName		thrustTransform
gimbalRange		represents the maximum angle, in degrees, that gimballing is supported. Recommend keeping this number relatively low (under 20 for sure), as setting the number too high can have catastrophic effects on ship design.

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleGimbal
 gimbalTransformName = thrustTransform
 gimbalRange = 0.5
}

ModuleGrappleNode

variable	sample	definition
nodeTransformName	ArticulatedCap
deployAnimationController	1
nodeType	size1
captureRange	0.05
captureMinFwdDot	0.866
captureMaxRvel	1

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleGrappleNode
 
 nodeTransformName = ArticulatedCap
 deployAnimationController = 1 
 nodeType = size1
 
 captureRange = 0.05 
 captureMinFwdDot = 0.866
 captureMaxRvel = 1
}

ModuleJettison

variable	example	definition
specifies that pieces of this craft are able to be jettisoned, what they are and how to jettison them
jettisonName		node_fairing_collider fairingL fairingR fairing
bottomNodeName		bottom
isFairing		Boolean. True or False
jettisonedObjectMass		0.1, specifies the mass of the jettisoned object. It is uncertain, yet, if this mass is removed from the total mass of the vehicle. It is also uncertain if, when a fairing is added in vehicle assembly, this mass is added to the parent object.
jettisonForce		DeltaV with which the object is jettisoned from its parent object. Typically very low values, such as 1, 2 or 5
jettisonDirection		Three-dimensional array which specifies the direction of the jettisonForce relative to the original part, laterally is 0 0 1 and 0 0 -1, for example.

MODULE
{
       name = ModuleJettison
       jettisonName = fairing
       bottomNodeName = bottom
       isFairing = True
       jettisonedObjectMass = 0.1
       jettisonForce = 5
       jettisonDirection = 0 0 1
 
}

ModuleLandingGear

variable	example	definition
BrakeTorque	12	Amount of torque applied during breaking
BrakeSpeed	3	Reduction in speed over time, expressed in m/s

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleLandingGear
 
 BrakeTorque = 12
 BrakeSpeed = 3
}

ModuleLandingLeg

variable	example	definition
animationName	Deploy newlandingleg probeleg	specifies the animation to use
wheelColliderName	wheelCollider
suspensionTransformName	Piston piston leg
orientFootToGround	true false
landingFootName	foot
alignFootUp	true false	Aligns to up Axis instead of forward axis if true
suspensionUpperLimit	0.60 0.47 0.65	unknown
impactTolerance	300 450 150	specifies the dV in m/s before the part breaks
suspensionSpring	1.25 5 1	specifies the maximum degree of compression in the part
suspensionDamper	1 2	Uncertain
suspensionOffset	0 0.02	Uncertain

MODULE
{
 
 name = ModuleLandingLeg
 animationName = Deploy
 wheelColliderName = wheelCollider
 suspensionTransformName = Piston
 orientFootToGround = true
 landingFootName = foot
 // Foot is aligned to up Axis instead of forward
 alignFootUp = true
 suspensionUpperLimit = 0.60
 impactTolerance = 300
 suspensionSpring = 1.25
 suspensionDamper = 1
 suspensionOffset = 0, 0.02,0
}

ModuleLight

variable	example	definition
lightName		spotlight landinglight
useAnimationDim		true or false
lightBrightenSpeed		2.5
lightDimSpeed		2.5
resourceAmount		0.4
animationName		LightAnimation
useResources		true or false
useAutoDim		true or false

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleLight
        lightName = spotlight
 useAnimationDim = true
 lightBrightenSpeed = 2.5
 lightDimSpeed = 2.5
 animationName = LightAnimation
 resourceAmount = 0.02
 useResources = true
}

ModuleParachute

variable	example	definition
semiDeployedAnimation	semiDeploySmall	specifies the animation to use in the semi-deployed state
fullyDeployedAnimation	fullyDeploySmall	specifies the animation to use in the fully deployed state
invertCanopy	true false	unknown purpose.
autoCutSpeed	0.5	specifies the speed at which the parachute will be automatically cut, rendering it ineffective.
capName	cap
canopyName	canopy
stowedDrag	0.22	specifies the drag effect while the parachute is still stowed
semiDeployedDrag	1	specifies the drag effect while the parachute is in its semi-deployed state
fullyDeployedDrag	500	specifies the drag effect while the parachute is in its fully deployed state
minAirPressureToOpen	0.01	specifies the minimum Air pressure (or atmosphere) required for the parachute to enter its semi-deployed state
deployAltitude	500	configurable, sets the altitude above the planetary collision mesh at which the parachute will enter its fully deployed state
deploymentSpeed	1	specifies the speed at which the parachute will enter its fully deployed state
semiDeploymentSpeed	1	specifies the speed at which the parachute will enter its semi-deployed state

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleParachute
 semiDeployedAnimation = semiDeploySmall
 fullyDeployedAnimation = fullyDeploySmall
 invertCanopy = true
 autoCutSpeed = 0.5
 capName = cap
 canopyName = canopy
 stowedDrag = 0.22
 semiDeployedDrag = 1
 fullyDeployedDrag = 500
 minAirPressureToOpen = 0.01
 deployAltitude = 500
 deploymentSpeed = 1
 semiDeploymentSpeed = 1 
}

ModuleRCS

Note: ModuleRCS can use either a single resource, or a series of PROPELLANT calls.

variable	example	definition
thrusterTransformName		RCSthruster
thrusterPower		This is the power that the RCS thrusters provide. To make stronger RCS, use a higher numer
resourceName -------- interchangeable with PROPELLANT calls		The name of the resource used by the RCS thruster, typically MonoPropellant
resourceFlowMode -- for resourceName only --		Specifies the manner in which the resource is requested from the vessel STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW STACK_PRIORITY_FLOW ALL_VESSEL NONE
PROPELLANT		Introduced with the inclusion of the Vernor RCS, it is recommended to use PROPELLANT calls only when using multiple resources. It is expected that older RCS will be updated to the new convention prior to final release.
name		name of the resource consumed
ratio		ratio of the resource consumed
resourceFlowMode		using the same pull method as a single resource, specifies how to pull the resource from the rest of the vessel
atmosphereCurve		Specifies the efficiency of the RCS thruster using 2-part keys 0 specifies the ISP in atmosphere 1 specifies the ISP at Kerbin Sea Level entries in between specify the ISP at specific percentages of Kerbin Sea Level (e.g: 0.5 = 1/2 Kerbin Atmosphere)

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleRCS
 thrusterTransformName = RCSthruster
 thrusterPower = 12
 resourceName = LiquidFuel
 resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW
 PROPELLANT
 {
  name = LiquidFuel
        ratio = 0.9
  DrawGauge = True
  resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW
 }
 PROPELLANT
 {
  name = Oxidizer
  ratio = 1.1
  resourceFlowMode = STAGE_PRIORITY_FLOW
 }
 atmosphereCurve
  {
     key = 0 260
    key = 1 140
  }
}

ModuleReactionWheel

variable	example	definition
PitchTorque		numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to pitch using reaction wheel power
YawTorque		numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to yaw using reaction wheel power
RollTorque		numerical value, denotes amount of change can be applied to roll using reaction wheel power
RESOURCE		The resource used by reaction wheels in order to affect the changes they can produce
name		name of the relevant resource, typically ElectricCharge
rate		Rate of consumption, expressed in units/second at full usage.

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleReactionWheel
 
 PitchTorque = 30
 YawTorque = 30
 RollTorque = 30
 
 RESOURCE
 {
  name = ElectricCharge
  rate = 0.6
 }
}

ModuleResourceIntake

Used to create a part that produces a resource.

variable	example	definition
resourceName		defines the type of resource produced by this module. Any resource may be used for this purpose, including those not defined at all
checkForOxygen		An optional method that specifies this module must check to see if oxygen/atmosphere is present whenever attempting to generate the requested resource. true/false
area		area is the amount of space used for determining how much resource to produce. The larger the number, the more of the resource is produced per second.
intakeSpeed		unknown. Assumed to be a minimum m/s measure to determine if this module operates or not.
intakeTransformName		unknown. known arguments are: Intake

MODULE
{
  name = ModuleResourceIntake
  resourceName = IntakeAir
  checkForOxygen = true
  area = 0.006
  intakeSpeed = 10
  intakeTransformName = Intake  
}

ModuleSAS

no known parameters. Possibly used a reference to determine whether this part is activated by the SAS function of the interface. ie. when you turn on SAS, turn on this part. NOTE: [0.90] added SASServiceLevel (0-3)

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleSAS
 SASServiceLevel = 1
}

ModuleScienceContainer

variable	example	definition
reviewActionName		Flavor text for reviewing the data contained in a science container.
storeActionName		Flavor text for placing data into a science container.
collectActionName		Flavor text for removing data from a science container.
evaOnlyStorage		Boolean, True or False Specifies whether or not data storage is restricted to EVA activities.
storageRange		Distance, expressed in meters, a Kerbal must be within in order to interact with data and this container.
allowRepeatedSubjects		Boolean, True or False

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleScienceContainer
 
 reviewActionName = Review Stored Data
 storeActionName = Store Experiments
 evaOnlyStorage = True
 storageRange = 4.0
}

ModuleScienceExperiment

variable	example	definition
experimentID		atmosphereAnalysis mysteryGoo crewReport seismicScan barometerScan
experimentActionName		Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data
resetActionName		Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data
reviewActionName		Flavor text for contextual menu to describe to the player what the part does when collecting data
useStaging		Boolean True/False - speficies whether this module can be activated through the normal staging system
useActionGroups		Boolean True/False - specifies whether this module can be activated by an Action Group
hideUIwhenUnavailable		Boolean True/False - specifies whether this module will show its activation buttons through the contextual menu, even if it is not available
rerunnable		Boolean True/False. Defaults to false.
xmitDataScalar		0.35
FxModules		0 (gooExperiment)
dataIsCollectable		Boolean True/False
collectActionName		Flavor text
interactionRange		The range, expressed in meters, from which a Kerbal on EVA can interact with this module (for example to reset the experiment)

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleScienceExperiment 
 
 experimentID = atmosphereAnalysis
 
 experimentActionName = Run Atmosphere Analysis
 resetActionName = Discard Data
 reviewActionName = Review Data
 
 useStaging = False 
 useActionGroups = True
 hideUIwhenUnavailable = True 
 rerunnable = True
  
 xmitDataScalar = 0.35
  
 dataIsCollectable = True
 collectActionName = Download Data
 interactionRange = 1.2
}

ModuleScienceLab

variable	example	definition
containerModuleIndex		numerical, 0
dataTransmissionBoost		numerical, 1.5
crewsRequired		numerical, 2
canResetConnectedModules		Boolean, True or False
canResetNearbyModules		Boolean, True or False
interactRange		numerical, possible integers only, 5
REOURCE_PROCESS
name		names the resource required, e.g.: ElectricCharge
amount		specified, numerical, the number of units of the specified resource expended

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleScienceLab
 
 containerModuleIndex = 0 
 dataTransmissionBoost = 1.15 
 crewsRequired = 2
 
 canResetConnectedModules = True
 canResetNearbyModules = True
 interactionRange = 5
 
 RESOURCE_PROCESS
 {
  name = ElectricCharge
  amount = 10
 }
}

ModuleSteering

variable

example

definition

controlAxisType

Forward

Unsure. May have something to do with directional control

steeringAxis

0, 0, 1

specifies the 3-dimensional axis of steering control.

steeringTransformName

Steering

unknown

steeringLocked

true
false

specifies whether the part's steering starts locked

steeringCurve


0	16
10	9
30	2
100	1

multi-array of keys,

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleSteering
 controlAxisType = Forward
 steeringAxis = 0, 0, 1
 steeringTransformName = Steering
 steeringLocked = true
 steeringCurve
  {
     key = 0 16
  key = 10 9
    key = 30 2
  key = 100 1
  }
}

ModuleTestSubject

Used for the contract system, determines atmospheric conditions under which this part may be considered for testing. Also specifies whether the part is able to be tested using the Staging process or must be manually selected and "Perform Test" used to satisfy contract requirements.

variable	example	definition
environments	15 1	A single numerical value, between 0 (nowhere) and 15 (anywhere), that specifies the atmospheric conditions the part may be tested under. Add numbers together to specify multiple environments 0 = nowhere 1 = the surface of; srf 2 = the ocean of; ocean 3 = the surface or ocean of; srf, ocean 4 = the atmosphere of; atmo 5 = the surface or atmosphere of; srf, atmo 6 = the ocean or atmosphere of; ocean, atmo 7 = the surface, ocean or atmosphere of; srf, ocean, atmo 8 = the space above; space 9 = the surface or space above; srf, space 10 = the ocean or space of; srf, ocean, space 11 = the surface, ocean or space of; srf, ocean, space 12 = the space or atmosphere of; atmo, space 13 = the surface, space or atmosphere of; srf, atmo, space 14 = the ocean, space, or atmosphere of; ocean, atmo, space 15 = anywhere; srf, ocean, atmo, space
useStaging	True False	specifies whether the part can be tested using the Staging Process
useEvent	True False	specifies whether the part can be tested using the "Perform Test" action.

MODULE
{	
name = ModuleTestSubject		
// nowhere: 0, srf: 1, ocean: 2, atmo: 4, space: 8	
environments = 15		
useStaging = False	
useEvent = True
}

ModuleWheel

variable	example	definition
hasMotor	true false	specifies whether the wheel has a powered propulsion system
resourceName	ElectricCharge	specifies the resource(s) used by powered propulsion system
resourceConsumptionRate	1.0	specifies the rate of consumption of resources for the powered propulsion system in units/second
canSteer	true false	specifies whether this wheel is steerable
controlAxisType	Forward	If steerable, specifies the axis type
steeringModeType	AutomaticSteer TankSteer	uncertain: may refer to rack-and-pinion versus Track-type steering
brakeTorque	300	the dV (in m/s) of torque applied when using the breaks
brakeSpeed	1.2	the dV (in m/s) that braking will slow the vehicle under optimum conditions
impactTolerance	2000	dV that this part can withstand before breaking
overSpeedDamage	60	uncertain. possibly reserved for future use, possible that this is the amount of dV of damage applied to this part whenever it exceeds it's rated speed
WHEEL
wheelName		wheel
wheelColliderName		wheelCollider
suspensionTransformName		suspensionTraverse
suspensionNeutralPointName		suspensionNeutralPoint
damagedObjectName		bustedwheel
rotateX		0
rotateY		1
rotateZ		0
steeringCurve		keys, 0 16 10 9 30 2
torqueCurve		keys 0 250 0 0 20 100 0 0 30 14 0 0 34 0 0 0

MODULE
{
	name = ModuleWheel
	hasMotor = true
	resourceName = ElectricCharge
        resourceConsumptionRate = 0.5
	canSteer = true
	controlAxisType = Forward
	steeringModeType = AutomaticSteer
	brakeTorque = 180
	brakeSpeed = 1.0
	impactTolerance = 65
	overSpeedDamage = 20

	WHEEL
	{
	    wheelName = wheel
	    wheelColliderName = wheelCollider
	    suspensionTransformName = suspensionTraverse
	    suspensionNeutralPointName = suspensionNeutralPoint
	    damagedObjectName = bustedwheel
	    rotateX = 0
	    rotateY = 1
	    rotateZ = 0
	}

	steeringCurve
 	{
   	 key = 0 18
	 key = 15 6
 	}

	torqueCurve
	{
	  key = 0 170 0 0 
	  key = 2.5 100 0 0
	  key = 12 0 0 0
	}


}

RetractableLadder

variable	example	definition
ladderAnimationRootName	TelusBay Telescopic ladder	name of the beginning animation for this module
ladderColliderName	ladderCollider	name of the collider mesh for this module
ladderRetractAnimationName	Retract	name of the retraction animation for this module

MODULE
{
 name = RetractableLadder
 
 ladderAnimationRootName = TelusBay
 ladderColliderName = ladderCollider
 ladderRetractAnimationName = Retract
}

MODULES POSSIBLY FROM MODS

defining a module has it's own problems, of course, and I'm no expert, but I did find this along the way:

ModuleLiftingSurface

variable	example	definition
deflectionLiftCoeff		0.3 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)
dragAtMaxAoA		0.15 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)
dragAtMinAoA		0.1 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)

MODULE:NEEDS[KAS] for the module

KASModuleContainer

variable	example	definition
maxSize		specifies the size of the container relative to Kerbal Attachment System parts.
maxOpenDistance
sndStorePath		KAS/Sounds/hookBayStore
sndOpenPath		KAS/Sounds/containerOpen
sndClosePath		KAS/Sounds/containerClose
bipWrongSndPath		KAS/Sounds/bipwrong

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 ! variable !! example !! definition
 |-
-| animationName ||   ||
+| animationName ||
-unknown for sure.  Assumed to refer to an animation describing part transformation from its closed state to its open state.  known parameters are:
 * solarpanels
 * solarpanels2
@@ Line 503: / Line 502: @@
 * altsolarpanelbase
 * bigsolarpanel
+||
+unknown for sure.  Assumed to refer to an animation describing part transformation from its closed state to its open state.  known parameters are:
 |-
-| sunTracking ||   ||
+| sunTracking ||
-Boolean argument.  unknown purpose.  Assumed to indicate whether the animation will turn the panel towards the sun.
+* true
+* false
+|| Assumed to indicate whether the animation will turn the panel towards the sun.
 |-
-| raycastTransformName ||   ||
+| raycastTransformName ||
-optional.  unknown.  Known arguments:
 * suncatcher
+|| optional.  unknown.
 |-
-| pivotName ||   ||
+| pivotName ||
-optional.  unknown.  Known arguments:
 * suncatcher
+|| optional.  unknown.
 |-
-| isBreakable ||   ||
+| isBreakable ||
-optional.  unknown purpose, assumed to indicate whether the part will break on high-dynamic stress.  true or false
+* true
+* false
+|| Indicates whether the part will break on high-dynamic stress.
 |-
-| resourceName ||   ||
+| resourceName ||
-the resource provided by this module.  Any resource may be used, including resources not defined.
+* ElectricCharge
+|| The resource provided by this module.  Any resource may be used, including resources not defined.
 |-
-| chargeRate ||   ||
+| chargeRate ||
-Amount of resource provided per second at 100% output.  Positive values only, please.
+* 10
+||  Amount of resource provided per second at 100% output.  Positive values only, please.
 |-
 | powerCurve ||   ||
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 * 000000000000 10.0 0 0
 |}
 ||
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ModuleAlternator

ModuleAnchoredDecoupler

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ModuleAnimateHeat

ModuleAsteroid

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ModuleControlSurface

ModuleDataTransmitter

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ModuleDeployableSolarPanel

ModuleDockingNode

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ModuleEnginesFX

ModuleEnviroSensor

ModuleGenerator

ModuleGimbal

ModuleGrappleNode

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ModuleLandingLeg

ModuleLight

ModuleParachute

ModuleRCS

ModuleReactionWheel

ModuleResourceIntake

ModuleSAS

ModuleScienceContainer

ModuleScienceExperiment

ModuleScienceLab

ModuleSteering

ModuleTestSubject

ModuleWheel

RetractableLadder

MODULES POSSIBLY FROM MODS

ModuleLiftingSurface

KASModuleContainer

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