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MODULE

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.

known [MODULE]s, their associated variables, and the meanings of those variables will be explained below.

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		boolean, true or false, defaults to true. unknown purpose. true in parachuteMk1, true in parachuteMk2-R
autoCutSpeed		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

ModuleSAS

variable	example	definition
} KerbalSeat
seatPivotName		seatPivot
ejectDirection		0, 1, 0.2|} ModuleLandingGear
BrakeTorque		12
BrakeSpeed		3|} ModuleSteering
controlAxisType		Forward
steeringAxis		0, 0, 1 - array of 3 numers
steeringTransformName		Steering
steeringLocked		true or false
steeringCurve		multi-array of keys, 0, 16 10, 9 30, 2 100, 1|} FXModuleConstrainPosition
matchRotation		true or false
matchPosition		true or false
CONSTRAINFX
targetName		Steering
moversName		wheelCollider

ModuleLandingLeg

|- | animationName || || Deploy newlandingleg probeleg |- | wheelColliderName || || wheelCollider |- | suspensionTransformName || || Piston piston leg |- | orientFootToGround || || boolean true or false |- | landingFootName || || foot |- | alignFootUp || || boolean true or false // Foot is aligned to up Axis instead of forward alignFootUp = true // Axis is aligned forward instead of up alignFootUp = false |- | suspensionUpperLimit || || 0.60, 0.47, 0.65 |- | impactTolerance || || 300, 450, 150 |- | suspensionSpring || || 1.25, 5, 1 |- | suspensionDamper || || 1, 2, 1 |- | suspensionOffset || || 0, 0.02, 0

|}

RetractableLadder

|- | ladderAnimationRootName || || TelusBay Telescopic ladder |- | ladderColliderName || || ladderCollider |- | ladderRetractAnimationName || || Retract|}

ModuleReactionWheel

|- | 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.

|}

ModuleScienceContainer

|- | 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

|}

FlagDecal

|- | textureQuadName || || flagTransform: specifies whether there is a flag displayed on the exterior surface of the object.

|}

ModuleScienceLab

|- | 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

|}

FlagDecal

|- | textureQuadName || || flagTransform

|}

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.

ModuleAlternator

variable	example	definition
class=“wikitable”
variable	example	definition
Specifies that this part produced a resource, based on the percentage of thrust produced by the engine.
RESOURCE
name		name of the resource produced, usually ElectricCharge
rate		rate at which the resource is produced at 100% thrust, expressed in units/second

ModuleCommand

|- | minimumCrew || || Specifies the minimum number of crew needed to operate this module. Use 0 to specify a probe. |- | RESOURCE || || If this Module requires a resource |- | name || || This is the name of that resource |- | rate || || and the rate in units/second of resource consumed

|}

ModuleEnviroSensor

|- | sensorType || ||

• ACC
• PRES
• GRAV
• TEMP|}

ModuleControlSurface

|- | 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)

|}

ModuleAnimateHeat

|- | ThermalAnim || || HeatAnimationEmissiveLiquidEngine3 HeatAnimationEmissiveTurbofan HeatAnimationEmissiveJet overheat|}

ModuleEngines

|- | 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 }

|}

FXModuleAnimateThrottle

|- | animationName || || colorAnimation |- | depondOnEngineState || || True or False |- | responseSpeed || || 0.5|}

ModuleEnginesFX

|- | 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).

|}

ModuleGimbal

|- | 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.

|}

ModuleTestSubject

variable	example	definition
class=“wikitable”
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.

LaunchClamp

|- | trf_towerPivot_name || || obj_girdercap |- | trf_towerStretch_name || || obj_girder |- | trf_anchor_name || || obj_ground |- | trf_animationRoot_name || || launchclamp |- | anim_decouple_name || || launchclamp|}

ModuleGenerator

|- | 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.

|}

ModuleDockingNode

variable	example	definition
class=“wikitable”
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|} 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)|}|} 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 ModuleScienceExperiment 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) ModuleGrappleNode
nodeTransformName		ArticulatedCap
deployAnimationController		1
nodeType		size1
captureRange		0.05
captureMinFwdDot		0.866
captureMaxRvel		1

ModuleLight

|- | 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|}

ModuleLiftingSurface

|- | deflectionLiftCoeff || || 0.3 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage) |- | dragAtMaxAoA || || 0.15 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage) |- | dragAtMinAoA || || 0.1 (BSLmk2ScienceFuselage)

|}

ModuleAnimateGeneric

|- | animationName || ||

• Deploy
• CrewCabinLight
• dish
• dockingring for dockingPortShielded
• dockingporthull for dockingPortInline

|- | isOneShot || ||

• false

|- | 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. Defaults to true.

|}

ModuleDataTransmitter

|- | packetInterval || || 0.18, 0.4, 0.3 |- | packetSize || || 2, 2, 2 |- | packetResourceCost || || 20, 10, 12.5 |- | requiredResource || || ElectricCharge |- | DeployFxModules || || 0 |- | ProgressFxModules || || 1

|}

FXModuleLockAtConstraint

variable	example	definition
=== FlagDecal ===
textureQuadName		flagTransform

ModuleAsteroid

variable	example	definition
no procedures or calls

ModuleDeployableSolarPanel

|- | 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|}

ModuleWheel

|- | hasMotor || || true or false |- | resourceName || || ElectricCharge |- | resourceConsumptionRate || || 1.0 |- | canSteer || || true |- | controlAxisType || || Forward |- | steeringModeType || || AutomaticSteer TankSteer |- | brakeTorque || || 300 |- | brakeSpeed || || 1.2 |- | impactTolerance || || 2000 |- | overSpeedDamage || || 60 |- | 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

|}

FXModuleLookAtConstraint

|- | CONSTRAINLOOKFX || || |- | targetName || || |- | rotatorsName || ||

|}

FXModuleConstrainPosition

|- | matchRotation || || true or false |- | matchPosition || || true or false |- | CONSTRAINFX || || |- | targetName || || steering |- | moversName || || lateral

|}

ModuleAnchoredDecoupler

|- | anchorName || || anchor |- | ejectionForce || || 450 |- | explosiveNodeID || || specifies the location of the explosion. |- | srf || || surface of the attachment

|}

ModuleDecouple

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

• top
• srf

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

|- | 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