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modding:vehicletypes [2020/06/08 18:03]
yoshi [Metadata] |
modding:vehicletypes [2020/06/21 13:41]
yoshi |
| * ''/vehicle/bus'' | * ''/vehicle/bus'' |
| * ''/vehicle/car'' | * ''/vehicle/car'' |
| * ''/vehicle/tram'' | |
| * ''/vehicle/truck'' | * ''/vehicle/truck'' |
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| | For trams, see rail vehicles below. |
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| ==== Metadata ==== | ==== Metadata ==== |
| Beside the lights, there are further config properties that are used for steering and wheels: | Beside the lights, there are further config properties that are used for steering and wheels: |
| * ''axles'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes which are axles that only rotate around the y axis while the vehicle is moving. This is usually used for rear axles. | * ''axles'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes which are axles that only rotate around the y axis while the vehicle is moving. This is usually used for rear axles. |
| * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[:modding:vehicleadvanced#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Usually road vehicles have at least one positioned approximately in the middle between the steering axis and the first back axis. | * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Usually road vehicles have at least one positioned approximately in the middle between the steering axis and the first back axis. |
| * ''steeringParts'' is a list of mesh ids that are rotating around z axis when the vehicle turns around curves. | * ''steeringParts'' is a list of mesh ids that are rotating around z axis when the vehicle turns around curves. |
| * ''wheels'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes that represent wheels which rotate around z axis in curves and around y axis while the vehicle is rolling. This is usually used for front wheels. | * ''wheels'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes that represent wheels which rotate around z axis in curves and around y axis while the vehicle is rolling. This is usually used for front wheels. |
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| The ''soundSet'' block contains the sound related properties: | The ''soundSet'' block contains the sound related properties: |
| * ''name'' is a reference to a [[:modding:sounds#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. | * ''name'' is a reference to a [[modding:soundsets#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. |
| * ''openDoors'' is a reference to a custom door opening sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''openDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''openDoors'' is a reference to a custom door opening sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''openDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| * ''closeDoors'' is a reference to a custom door closing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''closeDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''closeDoors'' is a reference to a custom door closing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''closeDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| </div> | </div> |
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| Road vehicles support some [[:modding:general:fileformats:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: | Road vehicles support some [[modding:resourcetypes:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: |
| * ''forever'' animation is used for roof ventilators or other elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. | * ''forever'' animation is used for roof ventilators or other elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. |
| * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. | * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. |
| * ''/vehicle/train'' for motorized rail vehicles | * ''/vehicle/train'' for motorized rail vehicles |
| * ''/vehicle/wagon'' for unmotorized rail vehicles | * ''/vehicle/wagon'' for unmotorized rail vehicles |
| | * ''/vehicle/tram'' for trams. |
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| | Although trams are defined with a ''railVehicle'' metadata block, they run on streets (with tram tracks) instead of train tracks. |
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| ==== Metadata ==== | ==== Metadata ==== |
| Beside the lights, there are further config properties that are used for axles and the correct rotation of vehicle parts: | Beside the lights, there are further config properties that are used for axles and the correct rotation of vehicle parts: |
| * ''axles'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes which are axles that rotate around the y axis while the vehicle is moving. This is usually used for any physical axles. | * ''axles'' is a list of ''.msh'' references pointing to the meshes which are axles that rotate around the y axis while the vehicle is moving. This is usually used for any physical axles. |
| * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[:modding:vehicleadvanced#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Train vehicles with jacobs bogies and other nested constellations might need these. | * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Train vehicles with jacobs bogies and other nested constellations might need these. |
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| The ''soundSet'' block contains the sound related properties: | The ''soundSet'' block contains the sound related properties: |
| * ''name'' is a reference to a [[:modding:sounds#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. | * ''name'' is a reference to a [[modding:soundsets#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. |
| * ''openDoors'' is a reference to a custom door opening sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''openDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''openDoors'' is a reference to a custom door opening sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''openDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| * ''closeDoors'' is a reference to a custom door closing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''closeDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''closeDoors'' is a reference to a custom door closing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''closeDoors'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| </div> | </div> |
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| Rail vehicles support some [[:modding:general:fileformats:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: | Rail vehicles support some [[modding:resourcetypes:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: |
| * ''forever'' animation is used for roof ventilators or other elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. | * ''forever'' animation is used for roof ventilators or other elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. |
| * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. | * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. |
| * ''close_doors_left'' is triggered before the vehicle leaves a station. It is only triggered for platforms on the left side. | * ''close_doors_left'' is triggered before the vehicle leaves a station. It is only triggered for platforms on the left side. |
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| See [[:modding:vehicleadvanced#animations|advanced vehicle animations]] for more details on animating wheels and doors. | See [[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics#animations|advanced vehicle animations]] for more details on animating wheels and doors. |
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| ==== Multiple Units ==== | ==== Multiple Units ==== |
| * ''name'' is a reference to the model file relative to ''res/models/model''. | * ''name'' is a reference to the model file relative to ''res/models/model''. |
| * ''forward'' is a boolean value. If set to ''true'' the model is used as is, otherwise it is flipped by 180 degrees. | * ''forward'' is a boolean value. If set to ''true'' the model is used as is, otherwise it is flipped by 180 degrees. |
| * ''name'' is the name of the multiple unit that is used in the buy menu. It can be translated in a [[:modding:general:modcomponents#stringslua|strings.lua]] file. | * ''name'' is the name of the multiple unit that is used in the buy menu. It can be translated in a [[modding:modcomponents#stringslua|strings.lua]] file. |
| * ''desc'' is the description of the multiple unit used in the buy menu. It can be translated too. The technical data is calculated based on the single vehicles used in the multiple unit. | * ''desc'' is the description of the multiple unit used in the buy menu. It can be translated too. The technical data is calculated based on the single vehicles used in the multiple unit. |
| * ''groupFileName'' is an optional reference to another multiple unit or a model to define this multiple unit as a variant under the other multiple unit / model as main group. See the [[modding:vehicleadvanced#buy_menu_groups|buy menu group explanation]] for further details. | * ''groupFileName'' is an optional reference to another multiple unit or a model to define this multiple unit as a variant under the other multiple unit / model as main group. See the [[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics#buy_menu_groups|buy menu group explanation]] for further details. |
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| * The ''effects'' block is left empty for now. | * The ''effects'' block is left empty for now. |
| * The ''soundSet'' block contains the known soundset related properties: | * The ''soundSet'' block contains the known soundset related properties: |
| * ''name'' is a reference to a [[:modding:sounds#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. | * ''name'' is a reference to a [[modding:soundsets#sound_sets|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. |
| * ''horn'' is a reference to a custom horn sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''horn'' is a reference to a custom horn sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
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| </div> | </div> |
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| Ships support some [[:modding:general:fileformats:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: | Ships support some [[modding:resourcetypes:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: |
| * ''forever'' animation is used for continous animations like the radar beacons on ships. | * ''forever'' animation is used for continous animations like the radar beacons on ships. |
| * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. | * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. |
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| For some purposes, other properties in the ''config'' block are available: | For some purposes, other properties in the ''config'' block are available: |
| * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[:modding:vehicleadvanced#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Air vehicles with complicated axle and wheel constellations might need these. | * ''fakeBogies'' is a list of [[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics#fakebogies|fake bogie]] definitions. Air vehicles with complicated axle and wheel constellations might need these. |
| * ''steeringParts'' is a list of mesh ids that are rotating around z axis when the vehicle turns around curves. | * ''steeringParts'' is a list of mesh ids that are rotating around z axis when the vehicle turns around curves. |
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| * The ''effects'' block is left empty for now. | * The ''effects'' block is left empty for now. |
| * The ''soundSet'' block contains the known soundset related properties: | * The ''soundSet'' block contains the known soundset related properties: |
| * ''name'' is a reference to a [[:modding:sounds#vehicles|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. | * ''name'' is a reference to a [[modding:soundsets#vehicles|soundset]] file. The path is relative to ''res/config/sound_set/''. |
| * ''sonicBoom'' is a reference to a custom sonic boom sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''sonicBoom'' is a reference to a custom sonic boom sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| * ''land'' is a reference to a custom landing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. | * ''land'' is a reference to a custom landing sound. If this is set, it overrides the ''horn'' event reference in the soundset above. The path is relative to ''res/audio/effects/''. |
| </div> | </div> |
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| Planes support some [[:modding:general:fileformats:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: | Planes support some [[modding:resourcetypes:mdl#animations|animation events]]. They can be used in mesh nodes to support model aspects like opening doors: |
| * ''forever'' animation is used for elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. | * ''forever'' animation is used for elements that turn independently from the speed of the vehicle. It is looped forever and has no fixed length. |
| * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. | * ''drive'' animation is used for vehicle parts that move according to the current speed of the vehicle. |
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| <div page_prev>[[::modding:vehicles|Vehicle Modding]]</div> | <div page_prev>[[:modding:vehiclebasics|Vehicle Basics]]</div> |
| <div page_next>[[::modding:vehicleadvanced|Vehicle Advanced Topics]]</div> | <div page_next>[[modding:vehicleadvancedtopics|Vehicle Advanced Topics]]</div> |
