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Revision as of 22:32, 20 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.

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

FlagDecal

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

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

FXModuleConstrainPosition

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

FXModuleLockAtConstraint

This might be an error on my part.
variable example definition

FXModuleLookAtConstraint

variable example definition
CONSTRAINLOOKFX
targetName
rotatorsName

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!

LaunchClamp

variable example definition
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

ModuleAnchoredDecoupler

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

ModuleAnimateGeneric

variable example definition
animationName
  • Deploy
  • CrewCabinLight
  • dish
  • dockingring
  • dockingporthull
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

ModuleAnimateHeat

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

ModuleAsteroid

no procedures or calls

ModuleCommand

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

ModuleControlSurface

variable example definition
dragCoeff

this value overrides the maximum_drag value 0.5 (advanced Canard)

deflectionLiftCoeff

0.7 (advanced Canard)

ctrlSurfaceRange

20 (advanced Canard)

ctrlSurfaceArea

0.95 (advanced Canard)

ModuleDataTransmitter

variable example definition
packetInterval 0.18, 0.4, 0.3
packetSize 2, 2, 2
packetResourceCost 20, 10, 12.5
requiredResource ElectricCharge
DeployFxModules 0
ProgressFxModules 1

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

ModuleDeployableSolarPanel

variable example definition
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
  • solarpanels4
  • altsolarpanelbase
  • bigsolarpanel
sunTracking

Boolean argument. unknown purpose. Assumed to indicate whether the animation will turn the panel towards the sun.

raycastTransformName

optional. unknown. Known arguments:

  • suncatcher
pivotName

optional. unknown. Known arguments:

  • suncatcher
isBreakable

optional. unknown purpose, assumed to indicate whether the part will break on high-dynamic stress. true or false

resourceName

the resource provided by this module. Any resource may be used, including resources not defined.

chargeRate

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


ModuleDockingNode

variable example definition
A module for docking ports
referenceAttachNode

Specifies the node on the part that is used for the docking port, generally top or bottom

  • top
  • bottom
deployAnimationController

Boolean, 1 or 0

nodeType

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.

  • size1
  • size2
  • size0
 controlTransformName * controlNode apparently only used for docking nodes that have related animations, see dockingPortInline

ModuleEngines

variable example definition
thrustVectorTransformName

unknown purpose. Known arguments:

  • thrustTransform
throttleLocked

True or False, defaults to False. Used to create engines without controllable thrust.

exhaustDamage

True or False. assumed to indicate whether the exhaust from this engine will damage other parts.

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. In order to create a more powerful engine, set this value higher.

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

useEngineResponseTime

True or False

engineAccelerationSpeed

0.2, 0.12

engineDecelerationSpeed

0.35, 0.21

allowShutdown

True or False, defaults to True. Specifies engines that cannot be turned off, regardless of whether their thrust can be controlled.

useVelocityCurve

True or False

PROPELLANT

resource utilized in the operation of this part, generally a fuel or other propellant. Engines may use multiple propellant types.

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). 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 }

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).

ModuleEnviroSensor

variable example definition
sensorType
  • ACC
  • PRES
  • GRAV
  • TEMP

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.

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.

ModuleGrappleNode

variable sample definition
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.

ModuleLandingGear

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

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

ModuleLiftingSurface

variable example definition
deflectionLiftCoeff

0.3 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)

dragAtMaxAoA

0.15 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)

dragAtMinAoA

0.1 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)

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

ModuleParachute

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

ModuleRCS

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

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.

ModuleResourceIntake

variable example definition
used to create a part that produces a resource.
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

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.

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

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)

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

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,

ModuleTestSubject

variable example definition
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.
environments

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

Boolean True or False, specifies whether the part can be tested using the Staging Process

useEvent

Boolean True or False, specifies whether the part can be tested using the "Perform Test" action.

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

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

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:

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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