Space Engineers Modding Guides

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### XML Settings for Model Rescaling in Space Engineers

Source: https://www.spaceengineersgame.com/modding-guides/moddable-collision-models

These XML parameters define how a model's scale should be handled when imported into Space Engineers. RescaleFactor controls the scaling multiplier, while RescaleToLengthInMeters determines if the scaling is based on a specific length in meters.

```xml
<Parameter Name="RescaleFactor">0.01</Parameter>
<Parameter Name="RescaleToLengthInMeters">False</Parameter>
```

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### Configure Transformation Matrix for Havok Export

Source: https://www.spaceengineersgame.com/modding-guides/moddable-collision-models

This configuration sets the transformation matrix for exporting scene data from Havok Content Tools. It specifies how the scene's coordinate system should be adjusted during the export process, ensuring correct orientation in the game engine.

```text
|  | X | Y | Z  
---|---|---  
1 | 0 | 0  
0 | 0 | -1  
0 | 1 | 0  
```

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### Configure Weather Generation Parameters in Space Engineers (XML)

Source: https://www.spaceengineersgame.com/modding-guides/modding-guide-automatic-weather-system

This XML configuration defines parameters for weather generation in Space Engineers. It includes settings for weather frequency, global weather options, and detailed configurations for specific weather events within different biomes. The configuration uses voxel material types to associate weather with specific terrain.

```xml
<WeatherFrequencyMin>900</WeatherFrequencyMin>
<WeatherFrequencyMax>1500</WeatherFrequencyMax>
<WeatherGenerators>
<WeatherGenerator>
<Voxel>Sand</Voxel>
<Weathers>
<Weather>
<Name>SandStormLight</Name>
<Weight>2</Weight>
<MinLength>600</MinLength>
<MaxLength>900</MaxLength>
<SpawnOffset>1000</SpawnOffset>
</Weather>
<Weather>
<Name>SandStormHeavy</Name>
<Weight>1</Weight>
<MinLength>600</MinLength>
<MaxLength>900</MaxLength>
<SpawnOffset>1000</SpawnOffset>
</Weather>
</Weathers>
</WeatherGenerator>
<WeatherGenerator>
<Voxel>Grass_dry</Voxel>
<Weathers>
<Weather>
<Name>ThunderstormLight</Name>
<Weight>2</Weight>
<MinLength>600</MinLength>
<MaxLength>900</MaxLength>
<SpawnOffset>1000</SpawnOffset>
</Weather>
<Weather>
<Name>ThunderstormHeavy</Name>
<Weight>1</Weight>
<MinLength>600</MinLength>
<MaxLength>900</MaxLength>
<SpawnOffset>1000</SpawnOffset>
</Weather>
</Weathers>
</WeatherGenerator>
</WeatherGenerators>
```

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### Define Weather Effect with Customizable Fields (XML)

Source: https://www.spaceengineersgame.com/modding-guides/modding-guide-weather-effects

This XML snippet demonstrates a comprehensive weather effect definition in Space Engineers. It includes parameters for fog, sound, particles, lightning, environmental modifiers, and hazard effects. Modifying these fields allows for fine-tuning the behavior of weather events.

```xml
<WeatherEffect xsi:type="MyObjectBuilder_WeatherEffectDefinition">
 <Id>
 <TypeId>WeatherEffectDefinition</TypeId>
 <SubtypeId>ExampleWeather</SubtypeId> A unique subtype identifying this weather event.
 </Id>
 <DisplayName>Example</DisplayName> Name shown on LCD panels/Weather App when this effect is active.
 <FogColor>
 <X>0.8</X> R
 <Y>0.8</Y> G
 <Z>0.8</Z> B
 </FogColor>
 <FogDensity>0.05</FogDensity> Density of Fog
 <FogMultiplier>0.300</FogMultiplier> Multiplier for Environment Fog
 <FogSkyboxMultiplier>1</FogSkyboxMultiplier> Multiplier of Fog on Skybox
 <FogAtmoMultiplier>1</FogAtmoMultiplier> Multiplier of Fog on Atmosphere
 <AmbientSound>WM_SnowLight</AmbientSound> Sound effect used for this weather
 <AmbientVolume>0.5</AmbientVolume> Volume of the sound being played
 <EffectName>WM_SnowSlow</EffectName> Name of the particle used for this weather
 <ParticleRadius>75</ParticleRadius> Spawn radius of the particles
 <ParticleCount>50</ParticleCount> Number of particle spawners
 <ParticleScale>1</ParticleScale> Scale of particle
 <LightningIntervalMin>0</LightningIntervalMin> Minimum interval between lightning strikes
 <LightningIntervalMax>0</LightningIntervalMax> Maximum interval between lightning strikes
 <LightningCharacterHitIntervalMin>0</LightningCharacterHitIntervalMin> Minimum interval between lightning strikes on characters in seconds
 <LightningCharacterHitIntervalMax>0</LightningCharacterHitIntervalMax> Maximum interval between lightning strikes on characters in seconds
 <LightningGridHitIntervalMin>0</LightningGridHitIntervalMin> Minimum interval between grid hits by lightning in secs
 <LightningGridHitIntervalMax>0</LightningGridHitIntervalMax> Maximum interval between grid hits by lightning in secs
 <LightningRodSafetyRadius>20</LightningRodSafetyRadius> Radius that decoys protect in blocks.
 <Lightning>
 <MaxLife>7</MaxLife> How long the lightning remains visible in ticks (60 ticks = 1 second)
 <BoltLength>5000</BoltLength> Length of the lightning bolt
 <BoltParts>50</BoltParts> Number of segments in the lightning bolt
 <BoltVariation>100</BoltVariation> Variation/Jaggedness of the bolt shape
 <BoltRadius>30</BoltRadius> Radius at the top of the lightning bolt
 <Damage>0</Damage> Amount of damage lightning inflicts on an entity
 <Sound>WM_Lightning</Sound> Sound effect played when lightning strikes
 <Color>
 <X>100</X> R
 <Y>100</Y> G
 <Z>100</Z> B
 <W>1000</W> A
 </Color>
 <ExplosionRadius>1</ExplosionRadius> Size of explosion in meters
 </Lightning>
 <WindOutputModifier>1</WindOutputModifier> Affects wind turbine power output
 <SolarOutputModifier>1</SolarOutputModifier> Affects oxygen farm and solar panel power output
 <TemperatureModifier>1</TemperatureModifier> Affects temperature within the weather
 <OxygenLevelModifier>1</OxygenLevelModifier> Affects oxygen level within the weather
 <ParticleAlphaMultiplier>1</ParticleAlphaMultiplier> Alpha/Transparency of particles
 <SunIntensity>30</SunIntensity> Changes brightness of the sun
 <ShadowFadeout>0.8</ShadowFadeout> Changes hardness of shadows
 <RadiationHazard>
 <MinWeatherIntensity>0.5</MinWeatherIntensity> Minimum storm intensity at which the player starts to gain radiation, range from 0 to 1, default value if undeclared 0.1
 <RadiationGain>-0.6</RadiationGain> Exposure gain per second, range from -100 to 100
 </RadiationHazard>
 <HealthHazard>
 <MinWeatherIntensity>0.5</MinWeatherIntensity> Minimum storm intensity at which the player starts to gain radiation, range from 0 to 1, default value if undeclared 0.1
 <DamageIntervalMin>10</DamageIntervalMin> Random interval lower boundary (seconds)
 <DamageIntervalMax>120</DamageIntervalMax> Random interval upper boundary (seconds)
 <DamageAmountMin>5</DamageAmountMin> Random HP damage lower boundary
 <DamageAmountMax>40</DamageAmountMax> Random HP damage upper boundary
 <DamageSoundOverride>ImpHail</DamageSoundOverride> Optional replacement for damage sound, if absent then PlayChokeHit is used
 </HealthHazard>
 <HazardNotification>
 <Text>Notification_WeatherDamage_HailImpact</Text> Text used for the damage notification
 <Font>Red</Font> The font used for the damage notification
 <Duration>5</Duration> How long the notification should be shown (seconds)
 <Cooldown>10</Cooldown> A cooldown period before another notification of the same type is shown (seconds)
 </HazardNotification>
 </WeatherEffect>
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