Difference between revisions of "Module"

CModuleFuelLine

No known arguments or variables at this time. This module is used by fuelLine, presumably to specify that it is fuel Transfer enabled. More research is clearly called for. This module is new in 0.90.

MODULE
{
 name = CModuleFuelLine
}

CModuleLinkedMesh

This module is new in 0.90 and is used by fuelLine and strutConnector, presumably to created the variable length connectors between two parts (and add end caps on both sides).

MODULE
{
 name = CModuleLinkedMesh
 
 lineObjName = obj_line
    targetAnchorName = obj_targetAnchor
    anchorCapName = obj_anchorCap
    targetCapName = obj_targetCap 
}

CModuleStrut

This module is new in 0.90 and is used by strutConnector, presumably to indicate that it is a structural support part.

MODULE
{
 name = CModuleStrut
 
 linearStrength = 150
 angularStrength = 150
}

FlagDecal

Parts with this module have a place for a flag on their sides. You don't have to turn it on, but this is how it gets there.

MODULE
{
      name = FlagDecal
      textureQuadName = flagTransform
}

FXModuleAnimateThrottle

Animation for engines and engine bells showing them as they fire up and operate, based on the amount of throttle applied. See ion Engines for a good example.

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

FXModuleConstrainPosition

I don't know what this does.

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

FXModuleLookAtConstraint

I don't know what this does either.

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

This module makes the part have an EXTERIOR seat.

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

LaunchClamp

This module enables the part to hold a vessel in suspension on the launch pad.

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.

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

ModuleAnchoredDecoupler

This module specifies that the part is attached (anchored) to another part, and will decouple from yet a third part, forcing the third part away from it.

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

ModuleAnimateGeneric

Generic Animations will be applied to parts with this module. This module is slowly replacing other animation modules as progression is made towards the release version of KSP.

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

ModuleAnimateHeat

This module specifies that heating animation will be applied to this part.

MODULE
{
      name = ModuleAnimateHeat
      ThermalAnim = HeatAnimatioEmissiveLiquidEngine3
}

ModuleAsteroid

Because it has no procedures or calls, is new in [0.90] and only appears on a part that you must hack to have available, it is impossible to say for certain what this module does, but it has something to do with being an asteroid. no procedures or calls

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleAsteroid 
}

ModuleCommand

Applies Command to vessels

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleCommand
 minimumCrew = 1
}

ModuleControlSurface

This module gives the part the ability to respond to inputs, generally used for aerodynamic parts to expose more or less effective surface to lift and braking forces in atmospheres.

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

ModuleDataTransmitter

This module specifies that the part acts as a transmitter of data, typically an antenna of some sort, for broadcasting science data back to the KSC.

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

ModuleDecouple

ModuleDecouple is a slightly upgraded version of ModuleAnchoredDecoupler, and may replace it in the future. Allows for decouplers that separate from both parts to which it is attached.

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

ModuleDeployableSolarPanel

Solar panels cannot deploy without this module. May be possible to use for other modules which unfold. Optionally specifies whether the part will automatically turn to face the sun. This is one place where you can say how a part breaks.

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

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

ModuleEngines

Everything about your engine, all in one module!

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

An (updated?) version of ModuleEngines.

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

MODULE
{
 name = ModuleEnviroSensor
 sensorType = ACC
}

ModuleGenerator

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

ModuleGimbal

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

ModuleGrappleNode

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

ModuleJettison

specifies that pieces of this craft are able to be jettisoned, what they are and how to jettison them

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

ModuleLandingGear

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

ModuleLandingLeg

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

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

ModuleParachute

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.

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

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.

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

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

ModuleScienceExperiment

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

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

ModuleSteering

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.

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

ModuleWheel

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
	}


}

MultiModeEngine

MODULE
{
 name = MultiModeEngine
 primaryEngineID = AirBreathing
 secondaryEngineID = ClosedCycle
}

RetractableLadder

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

MODULE
{
 name = KASModuleContainer
 maxSize = 80
}