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# Factorio Prototype Docs Version 2.0.7

## Types

Types are data formats which are commonly used as parts of prototypes.

ActivateEquipmentCapsuleAction | struct |
ActivateImpactTriggerEffectItem | struct |
ActivatePasteTipTrigger | struct |
ActiveTriggerID | string | The name of an ActiveTriggerPrototype.
The name of an ActiveTriggerPrototype.
ActivityBarStyleSpecification | struct |
ActivityMatchingModifiers | struct |
AdvancedVolumeControl | struct |
AggregationSpecification | struct |
AgriculturalCraneProperties | struct |
AgriculturalCraneSpeed | struct |
AgriculturalCraneSpeedArm | struct |
AgriculturalCraneSpeedGrappler | struct |
AirbornePollutantID | string | The name of an AirbornePollutantPrototype.
The name of an AirbornePollutantPrototype.
AlternativeBuildTipTrigger | struct |
AmbientSoundType | union | Lets the game know in what instances the audio file is played.
Lets the game know in what instances the audio file is played.
AmmoCategoryID | string | The name of an AmmoCategory.
The name of an AmmoCategory.
AmmoDamageModifier | struct |
AmmoSourceType | union | Used to allow specifying different ammo effects depending on which kind of entity the ammo is used in. [...]
Used to allow specifying different ammo effects depending on which kind of entity the ammo is used in. [...]
AmmoType | struct | Definition of actual parameters used in attack.
Definition of actual parameters used in attack.
AndTipTrigger | struct |
AnimatedVector | struct |
Animation | struct | Specifies an animation that can be used in the game. [...]
Specifies an animation that can be used in the game. [...]
Animation4Way | struct or Animation | If this is loaded as a single Animation, it applies to all directions. [...]
If this is loaded as a single Animation, it applies to all directions. [...]
AnimationElement | struct |
AnimationFrameSequence | array[uint16] | This is a list of 1-based frame indices into the spritesheet. [...]
This is a list of 1-based frame indices into the spritesheet. [...]
AnimationParameters | struct |
AnimationRunMode | union |
AnimationSheet | struct |
AnimationVariations | struct or Animation or array[Animation] |
AnyPrototype | union | A union of all prototypes. [...]
A union of all prototypes. [...]
ApplyStarterPackTipTrigger | struct |
AreaTriggerItem | struct |
ArtilleryRangeModifier | struct |
ArtilleryRemoteCapsuleAction | struct |
ArtilleryTriggerDelivery | struct |
AsteroidChunkID | string | The name of an AsteroidChunkPrototype.
The name of an AsteroidChunkPrototype.
AsteroidGraphicsSet | struct |
AsteroidSettings | struct |
AsteroidSpawnPoint | struct |
AsteroidVariation | struct |
AttackParameters | union | Loaded as one of the BaseAttackParameters extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the BaseAttackParameters extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
AttackReactionItem | struct |
Attenuation | struct |
AttenuationType | union |
AutoplaceControlID | string | The name of an AutoplaceControl.
The name of an AutoplaceControl.
AutoplaceSettings | struct |
AutoplaceSpecification | struct | Autoplace specification is used to determine which entities are placed when generating map. [...]
Autoplace specification is used to determine which entities are placed when generating map. [...]
BaseAttackParameters | struct | The abstract base of all AttackParameters.
The abstract base of all AttackParameters.
BaseEnergySource | struct | The abstract base of all EnergySources. [...]
The abstract base of all EnergySources. [...]
BaseModifier | struct | The abstract base of all Modifiers.
The abstract base of all Modifiers.
BaseStyleSpecification | struct | The abstract base of all StyleSpecifications.
The abstract base of all StyleSpecifications.
BeaconDistributionModifier | struct |
BeaconGraphicsSet | struct |
BeaconModuleVisualization | struct |
BeaconModuleVisualizations | struct |
BeamAnimationSet | struct |
BeamAttackParameters | struct |
BeamGraphicsSet | struct |
BeamTriggerDelivery | struct |
BeltReaderLayer | struct |
BeltStackSizeBonusModifier | struct |
BeltTraverseTipTrigger | struct |
BlendMode | union | Determines how sprites/animations should blend with the background. [...]
Determines how sprites/animations should blend with the background. [...]
BoilerPictures | struct |
BoolModifier | struct |
BorderImageSet | struct |
BoundingBox | struct or {MapPosition, MapPosition} | BoundingBoxes are typically centered around the position of an entity. [...]
BoundingBoxes are typically centered around the position of an entity. [...]
BoxSpecification | struct | A cursor box, for use in UtilitySprites.
A cursor box, for use in UtilitySprites.
BuildEntityByRobotTipTrigger | struct |
BuildEntityTechnologyTrigger | struct |
BuildEntityTipTrigger | struct |
BuildMode | union |
BulkInserterCapacityBonusModifier | struct |
BurnerEnergySource | struct |
BurnerUsageID | string | The name of a BurnerUsagePrototype.
The name of a BurnerUsagePrototype.
ButtonStyleSpecification | struct |
CameraEffectTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CameraStyleSpecification | struct |
CapsuleAction | union | Loaded as one of the capsule actions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the capsule actions, based on the value of the `type` key.
CaptureSpawnerTechnologyTrigger | struct |
CargoBayConnectableGraphicsSet | struct |
CargoBayConnections | struct | Walls should have an even number of variations because they are interleaved.
Walls should have an even number of variations because they are interleaved.
CargoHatchDefinition | struct |
CargoLandingPadLimitModifier | struct |
CargoStationParameters | struct | A cargo station is any entity that has the capacity to send cargo units. [...]
A cargo station is any entity that has the capacity to send cargo units. [...]
ChainTriggerDelivery | struct |
ChangeRecipeProductivityModifier | struct |
ChangeSurfaceTipTrigger | struct |
CharacterArmorAnimation | struct | The data for one variation of character animations.
The data for one variation of character animations.
CharacterBuildDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterCraftingSpeedModifier | struct |
CharacterHealthBonusModifier | struct |
CharacterInventorySlotsBonusModifier | struct |
CharacterItemDropDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterItemPickupDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterLogisticRequestsModifier | struct |
CharacterLogisticTrashSlotsModifier | struct |
CharacterLootPickupDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterMiningSpeedModifier | struct |
CharacterReachDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterResourceReachDistanceModifier | struct |
CharacterRunningSpeedModifier | struct |
ChargableGraphics | struct |
ChartUtilityConstants | struct |
CheckBoxStyleSpecification | struct |
CircuitConnectorDefinition | struct | Definition of a circuit connector.
Definition of a circuit connector.
CircuitConnectorLayer | struct |
CircuitConnectorSecondaryDrawOrder | struct |
CircuitConnectorSprites | struct |
CircuitNetworkModifier | struct |
CircularParticleCreationSpecification | struct |
CircularProjectileCreationSpecification | array[{RealOrientation, Vector}] |
ClearCursorTipTrigger | struct |
CliffDeconstructionEnabledModifier | struct |
CliffPlacementSettings | struct |
CloudEffectStyle | union | Additional mask which dictates where in the world certain ProcessionLayers are drawn. [...]
Additional mask which dictates where in the world certain ProcessionLayers are drawn. [...]
CloudsEffectProperties | struct |
CloudsTextureCoordinateTransformation | struct |
ClusterTriggerItem | struct |
CollisionLayerID | string | The name of a CollisionLayerPrototype.
The name of a CollisionLayerPrototype.
CollisionMaskConnector | struct | The base game provides common collision mask functions in a Lua file in the core lualib.
The base game provides common collision mask functions in a Lua file in the core lualib.
Color | struct or {float, float, float} or {float, float, float, float} | Table of red, green, blue, and alpha float values between 0 and 1. [...]
Table of red, green, blue, and alpha float values between 0 and 1. [...]
ColorHintSpecification | struct |
ColorLookupTable | FileName or `"identity"` | A lookup table (LUT) for the color which maps the original color to a position in the sprite where the replacement color is found. [...]
A lookup table (LUT) for the color which maps the original color to a position in the sprite where the replacement color is found. [...]
ColumnAlignment | struct |
ColumnWidth | struct |
ColumnWidthItem | struct |
ComparatorString | union | A string that specifies how the inputs should be compared.
A string that specifies how the inputs should be compared.
ConnectableEntityGraphics | struct | Graphics for the heat pipe.
Graphics for the heat pipe.
ConsumingType | union | Defines which other inputs a CustomInputPrototype consumes.
Defines which other inputs a CustomInputPrototype consumes.
ControlPoint | struct or {float, float} |
CountBasedTipTrigger | struct |
CoverGraphicEffectData | struct | Clips the CoverGraphicProcessionLayer.
Clips the CoverGraphicProcessionLayer.
CoverGraphicProcessionLayer | struct | Draws a layer of cloud texture covering the screen. [...]
Draws a layer of cloud texture covering the screen. [...]
CraftFluidTechnologyTrigger | struct |
CraftItemTechnologyTrigger | struct |
CraftItemTipTrigger | struct |
CraftingMachineGraphicsSet | struct |
CranePart | struct |
CranePartDyingEffect | struct |
CraterPlacementDefinition | struct |
CreateAsteroidChunkEffectItem | struct |
CreateDecorativesTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateEntityTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateExplosionTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateFireTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateGhostOnEntityDeathModifier | struct |
CreateParticleTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateSmokeTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateSpacePlatformTechnologyTrigger | struct |
CreateStickerTriggerEffectItem | struct |
CreateTrivialSmokeEffectItem | struct |
CursorBoxType | union | One of the following values:
One of the following values:
CyclicSound | struct | Used by BaseAttackParameters to play a sound during the attack.
Used by BaseAttackParameters to play a sound during the attack.
DamageParameters | struct | Used to specify what type of damage and how much damage something deals.
Used to specify what type of damage and how much damage something deals.
DamageTriggerEffectItem | struct |
DamageTypeFilters | struct or DamageTypeID or array[DamageTypeID] |
DamageTypeID | string | The name of a DamageType.
The name of a DamageType.
Data | struct | The data table is read by the game to load all prototypes. [...]
The data table is read by the game to load all prototypes. [...]
DataExtendMethod | builtin | The data.extend method. [...]
The data.extend method. [...]
DaytimeColorLookupTable | array[{double, ColorLookupTable}] | The first member of the tuple states at which time of the day the LUT should be used. [...]
The first member of the tuple states at which time of the day the LUT should be used. [...]
DeconstructionTimeToLiveModifier | struct |
DecorativeID | string | The name of a DecorativePrototype.
The name of a DecorativePrototype.
DelayedTriggerDelivery | struct |
DependenciesMetTipTrigger | struct | This trigger is considered fulfilled when the TipsAndTricksItem::dependencies are fulfilled.
This trigger is considered fulfilled when the TipsAndTricksItem::dependencies are fulfilled.
DestroyCliffsCapsuleAction | struct |
DestroyCliffsTriggerEffectItem | struct |
DestroyDecorativesTriggerEffectItem | struct |
DifficultySettings | struct |
DirectTriggerItem | struct |
Direction | union | Usually specified by using defines.direction.
Usually specified by using defines.direction.
DirectionString | union | One of the 16 directions, specified with a string.
One of the 16 directions, specified with a string.
DoubleSliderStyleSpecification | struct |
DropDownStyleSpecification | struct |
DropItemTipTrigger | struct |
Effect | struct | When applied to modules, the resulting effect is a sum of all module effects, multiplied through calculations: `(1 + sum module effects)` or, for productivity `(0 + sum)`.
When applied to modules, the resulting effect is a sum of all module effects, multiplied through calculations: `(1 + sum module effects)` or, for productivity `(0 + sum)`.
EffectReceiver | struct |
EffectRelativeTo | union | Identifies what CloudEffectStyle refers to.
Identifies what CloudEffectStyle refers to.
EffectTexture | struct |
EffectTypeLimitation | union or array[union] | A list of module effects, or just a single effect. [...]
A list of module effects, or just a single effect. [...]
EffectValue | float | Precision is ignored beyond two decimals - `0.567` results in `0.56` and means 56% etc. [...]
Precision is ignored beyond two decimals - `0.567` results in `0.56` and means 56% etc. [...]
EffectVariation | union |
ElectricEnergySource | struct |
ElectricUsagePriority | union | Used to specify priority of energy usage in the electric system.
Used to specify priority of energy usage in the electric system.
ElementImageSet | struct or ElementImageSetLayer | If this is loaded as a single ElementImageSetLayer, it gets used as `base`.
If this is loaded as a single ElementImageSetLayer, it gets used as `base`.
ElementImageSetLayer | struct or Sprite | If this is loaded as a Sprite, it gets used as `center`.
If this is loaded as a Sprite, it gets used as `center`.
EmptyWidgetStyleSpecification | struct |
EnemyEvolutionSettings | struct |
EnemyExpansionSettings | struct |
EnemySpawnerAbsorption | struct |
EnemySpawnerGraphicsSet | struct |
Energy | string | Specifies an amount of electric energy in joules, or electric energy per time in watts. [...]
Specifies an amount of electric energy in joules, or electric energy per time in watts. [...]
EnergySource | union | Loaded as one of the BaseEnergySource extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the BaseEnergySource extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
EnterVehicleTipTrigger | struct |
EntityBuildAnimationPiece | struct | A single tiles worth of animations used when building entities.
A single tiles worth of animations used when building entities.
EntityID | string | The name of an EntityPrototype.
The name of an EntityPrototype.
EntityIDFilter | struct or EntityID |
EntityPrototypeFlags | array[union] | An array containing the following values. [...]
An array containing the following values. [...]
EntityStatus | union |
EntityTransferTipTrigger | struct |
EquipmentCategoryID | string | The name of an EquipmentCategory.
The name of an EquipmentCategory.
EquipmentGridID | string | The name of an EquipmentGridPrototype.
The name of an EquipmentGridPrototype.
EquipmentID | string | The name of an EquipmentPrototype.
The name of an EquipmentPrototype.
EquipmentShape | struct | The shape and dimensions of an equipment module.
The shape and dimensions of an equipment module.
ExplosionDefinition | EntityID or struct |
Fade | struct or AttenuationType |
Fades | struct |
FastBeltBendTipTrigger | struct |
FastReplaceTipTrigger | struct |
FeatureFlags | struct | A dictionary of feature flags and their status. [...]
A dictionary of feature flags and their status. [...]
FileName | string | A slash `"/"` is always used as the directory delimiter. [...]
A slash `"/"` is always used as the directory delimiter. [...]
FlipEntityTipTrigger | struct |
FlowStyleSpecification | struct |
FluidAmount | double | A fluid amount. [...]
A fluid amount. [...]
FluidBox | struct | Used to set the fluid amount an entity can hold, as well as the connection points for pipes leading into and out of the entity. [...]
Used to set the fluid amount an entity can hold, as well as the connection points for pipes leading into and out of the entity. [...]
FluidBoxLinkedConnectionID | uint32 |
FluidEnergySource | struct |
FluidID | string | The name of a FluidPrototype.
The name of a FluidPrototype.
FluidIngredientPrototype | struct | A fluid ingredient definition.
A fluid ingredient definition.
FluidProductPrototype | struct | A fluid product definition.
A fluid product definition.
FogEffectProperties | struct |
FogMaskShapeDefinition | struct |
FollowerRobotLifetimeModifier | struct |
FootprintParticle | struct |
FootstepTriggerEffectItem | struct |
FootstepTriggerEffectList | array[FootstepTriggerEffectItem] |
ForceCondition | union | One of the following values:
One of the following values:
FrameStyleSpecification | struct |
FrequencySizeRichness | struct |
FuelCategoryID | string | The name of a FuelCategory.
The name of a FuelCategory.
FusionGeneratorDirectionGraphicsSet | struct |
FusionGeneratorFluidInputGraphics | struct |
FusionGeneratorGraphicsSet | struct |
FusionReactorConnectionGraphics | struct |
FusionReactorGraphicsSet | struct |
GameControllerVibrationData | struct |
GameViewSettings | struct |
GateOverRailBuildTipTrigger | struct |
GeneratingPowerTipTrigger | struct |
GhostShimmerConfig | struct |
GhostShimmerDistortionData | struct |
GhostShimmerOverlayData | struct |
GigaCargoHatchDefinition | struct |
GiveItemModifier | struct |
GlobalRecipeTints | struct |
GlobalTintEffectProperties | struct |
GlowStyleSpecification | struct |
GraphStyleSpecification | struct |
GroupAttackTipTrigger | struct |
GunSpeedModifier | struct |
HeatBuffer | struct | Used to specify heat capacity properties without a heat energy source.
Used to specify heat capacity properties without a heat energy source.
HeatConnection | struct | Defines the connections for HeatEnergySource and HeatBuffer.
Defines the connections for HeatEnergySource and HeatBuffer.
HeatEnergySource | struct |
HorizontalAlign | union |
HorizontalFlowStyleSpecification | struct |
HorizontalScrollBarStyleSpecification | struct |
IconData | struct | One layer of an icon. [...]
One layer of an icon. [...]
IconDrawSpecification | struct | Specification of where and how should be the alt-mode icons of entities be drawn.
Specification of where and how should be the alt-mode icons of entities be drawn.
IconSequencePositioning | struct | Specification of where and how should be the icons of individual inventories be drawn.
Specification of where and how should be the icons of individual inventories be drawn.
ImageStyleSpecification | struct |
IngredientPrototype | union | Item or fluid ingredient.
Item or fluid ingredient.
InsertItemTriggerEffectItem | struct |
InserterStackSizeBonusModifier | struct |
InstantTriggerDelivery | struct |
InterruptibleSound | struct |
InvokeTileEffectTriggerEffectItem | struct |
ItemCountType | uint32 |
ItemGroupID | string | The name of an ItemGroup.
The name of an ItemGroup.
ItemID | string | The name of an ItemPrototype.
The name of an ItemPrototype.
ItemIDFilter | struct or ItemID |
ItemIngredientPrototype | struct | An item ingredient definition.
An item ingredient definition.
ItemProductPrototype | struct | An item product definition.
An item product definition.
ItemPrototypeFlags | array[union] | An array containing the following values.
An array containing the following values.
ItemStackIndex | uint16 |
ItemSubGroupID | string | The name of an ItemSubGroup.
The name of an ItemSubGroup.
ItemToPlace | struct | Item that when placed creates this entity/tile.
Item that when placed creates this entity/tile.
KillTipTrigger | struct |
LabelStyleSpecification | struct |
LaboratoryProductivityModifier | struct |
LaboratorySpeedModifier | struct |
LayeredSound | struct or Sound |
LayeredSprite | struct or array[LayeredSprite] |
LayeredSpriteVariations | array[LayeredSprite] |
LightDefinition | struct or array[struct] | Specifies a light source. [...]
Specifies a light source. [...]
LightFlickeringDefinition | struct | Specifies the light flicker. [...]
Specifies the light flicker. [...]
LightProperties | struct |
LightningGraphicsSet | struct |
LightningPriorityRule | struct |
LightningProperties | struct |
LightningRuleBase | struct |
LimitChestTipTrigger | struct |
LineStyleSpecification | struct |
LineTriggerItem | struct |
LinkedGameControl | union | The internal name of a game control (key binding).
The internal name of a game control (key binding).
ListBoxStyleSpecification | struct |
LoaderStructure | struct |
LocalisedString | string or array[LocalisedString] | Localised strings are a way to support translation of in-game text. [...]
Localised strings are a way to support translation of in-game text. [...]
LogisticFilterIndex | uint16 |
LootItem | struct | The items generated when an EntityWithHealthPrototype is killed.
The items generated when an EntityWithHealthPrototype is killed.
LowPowerTipTrigger | struct |
MainSound | struct |
ManualTransferTipTrigger | struct |
ManualWireDragTipTrigger | struct |
MapGenPreset | struct |
MapGenPresetAsteroidSettings | struct |
MapGenPresetDifficultySettings | struct |
MapGenPresetEnemyEvolutionSettings | struct |
MapGenPresetEnemyExpansionSettings | struct |
MapGenPresetPollutionSettings | struct | The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
MapGenSettings | struct |
MapGenSize | union | A floating point number specifying an amount. [...]
A floating point number specifying an amount. [...]
MapPosition | struct or {double, double} | Coordinates of a tile in a map. [...]
Coordinates of a tile in a map. [...]
MapTick | uint64 | `math.huge` represents the maximum possible tick.
`math.huge` represents the maximum possible tick.
MaterialAmountType | double |
MaterialTextureParameters | struct | Used by TilePrototype.
Used by TilePrototype.
MathExpression | string | A string that represents a math expression. [...]
A string that represents a math expression. [...]
MaxFailedAttemptsPerTickPerConstructionQueueModifier | struct |
MaxSuccessfulAttemptsPerTickPerConstructionQueueModifier | struct |
MaximumFollowingRobotsCountModifier | struct |
MinableProperties | struct | The mining properties of objects. [...]
The mining properties of objects. [...]
MineEntityTechnologyTrigger | struct |
MineItemByRobotTipTrigger | struct |
MinimapStyleSpecification | struct |
MiningDrillGraphicsSet | struct | Used by MiningDrillPrototype.
Used by MiningDrillPrototype.
MiningDrillProductivityBonusModifier | struct |
MiningWithFluidModifier | struct |
Mirroring | union |
ModSetting | struct | The user-set value of a startup mod setting.
The user-set value of a startup mod setting.
Modifier | union | The effect that is applied when a TechnologyPrototype is researched. [...]
The effect that is applied when a TechnologyPrototype is researched. [...]
Mods | dictionary[string → string] | A dictionary of mod names to mod versions of all active mods. [...]
A dictionary of mod names to mod versions of all active mods. [...]
ModuleCategoryID | string | The name of a ModuleCategory.
The name of a ModuleCategory.
ModuleTint | union |
ModuleTransferTipTrigger | struct |
MouseCursorID | string | The name of a MouseCursor.
The name of a MouseCursor.
NeighbourConnectable | struct | Defines how this entity connects to its neighbours
Defines how this entity connects to its neighbours
NeighbourConnectableConnectionCategory | string |
NeighbourConnectableConnectionDefinition | struct | In order for 2 NeighbourConnectable to connect they need to share a connection point at the same position with opposite direction and both accept neighbor's category.
In order for 2 NeighbourConnectable to connect they need to share a connection point at the same position with opposite direction and both accept neighbor's category.
NestedTriggerEffectItem | struct |
NoiseExpression | string or bool or double | A boolean or double as simple values or a string that represents a math expression. [...]
A boolean or double as simple values or a string that represents a math expression. [...]
NoiseFunction | struct | The advantage of noise functions over noise expressions is that they have parameters.
The advantage of noise functions over noise expressions is that they have parameters.
NothingModifier | struct |
OffshorePumpGraphicsSet | struct |
OrTipTrigger | struct |
Order | string | The order property is a simple `string`. [...]
The order property is a simple `string`. [...]
OrientedCliffPrototype | struct |
ParticleID | string | The name of a ParticlePrototype.
The name of a ParticlePrototype.
PasteEntitySettingsTipTrigger | struct |
PathFinderSettings | struct |
PerceivedPerformance | struct |
PersistentWorldAmbientSoundDefinition | struct or Sound |
PersistentWorldAmbientSoundsDefinition | struct |
PersistentWorldAmbientSoundsDefinitionCrossfade | struct |
PipeConnectionDefinition | struct |
PipePictures | struct |
PlaceEquipmentTipTrigger | struct |
PlanTrainPathTipTrigger | struct |
PlanetPrototypeMapGenSettings | struct |
PlaySoundTriggerEffectItem | struct |
PlayerInputMethodFilter | union |
PlumeEffect | struct |
PlumesSpecification | struct |
PodAnimationProcessionLayer | struct |
PodDistanceTraveledProcessionBezierControlPoint | struct | One frame in time for a Bezier interpolation.
One frame in time for a Bezier interpolation.
PodDistanceTraveledProcessionLayer | ProcessionLayer |
PodMovementProcessionLayer | struct |
PodOpacityProcessionLayer | struct |
PollutionSettings | struct | The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
ProbabilityTable | array[ProbabilityTableItem] | Probabilities of all items must add up to 100.
Probabilities of all items must add up to 100.
ProbabilityTableItem | {uint8, uint8} | The first number is the value. [...]
The first number is the value. [...]
ProcessionAudio | struct |
ProcessionAudioCatalogue | array[ProcessionAudioCatalogueItem] | Allows a prototype to load variable amount of sounds which may be referenced by index.
Allows a prototype to load variable amount of sounds which may be referenced by index.
ProcessionAudioCatalogueItem | struct |
ProcessionAudioEvent | struct | Controls sounds during procession.
Controls sounds during procession.
ProcessionAudioEventType | union | Type of ProcessionAudioEvent.
Type of ProcessionAudioEvent.
ProcessionAudioType | union | Types of ProcessionAudio.
Types of ProcessionAudio.
ProcessionAudioUsage | union | Who will hear ProcessionAudioEvent.
Who will hear ProcessionAudioEvent.
ProcessionGraphic | struct |
ProcessionGraphicCatalogue | array[ProcessionGraphicCatalogueItem] | Allows a prototype to load variable amount of sprites which may be referenced by index.
Allows a prototype to load variable amount of sprites which may be referenced by index.
ProcessionGraphicCatalogueItem | struct | Either picture or animation must be provided.
Either picture or animation must be provided.
ProcessionGraphicType | union | Types of ProcessionGraphic.
Types of ProcessionGraphic.
ProcessionID | string | The name of a ProcessionPrototype.
The name of a ProcessionPrototype.
ProcessionLayer | union | Describes one aspect of a procession. [...]
Describes one aspect of a procession. [...]
ProcessionLayerInheritanceGroupID | string | The name of an ProcessionLayerInheritanceGroup.
The name of an ProcessionLayerInheritanceGroup.
ProcessionLayerWithTime | ProcessionLayer |
ProcessionSet | struct | Lists arrivals and departures available for travel to a given surface.
Lists arrivals and departures available for travel to a given surface.
ProcessionTimeline | struct | A wrapper for a collection of ProcessionLayers.
A wrapper for a collection of ProcessionLayers.
ProductPrototype | union |
ProductionHealthEffect | struct |
ProgrammableSpeakerNote | struct |
ProgressBarStyleSpecification | struct |
ProjectileAttackParameters | struct |
ProjectileTriggerDelivery | struct |
PrototypeStrafeSettings | struct | Used by UnitPrototype.
Used by UnitPrototype.
PuddleTileEffectParameters | struct |
PumpConnectorGraphics | struct | A mapping of arrays of PumpConnectorGraphicsAnimations to all 4 directions of the pump connection (to a fluid wagon).
A mapping of arrays of PumpConnectorGraphicsAnimations to all 4 directions of the pump connection (to a fluid wagon).
PumpConnectorGraphicsAnimation | struct |
PushBackTriggerEffectItem | struct | The push back effect used by the discharge defense. [...]
The push back effect used by the discharge defense. [...]
QualityID | string | The name of a QualityPrototype.
The name of a QualityPrototype.
RadioButtonStyleSpecification | struct |
RadiusVisualisationSpecification | struct | Sprite to be shown around the entity when it is selected/held in the cursor.
Sprite to be shown around the entity when it is selected/held in the cursor.
RailFenceDirectionSet | struct |
RailFenceGraphicsSet | struct | Used for graphics by RailPrototype.
Used for graphics by RailPrototype.
RailFencePictureSet | struct |
RailPictureSet | struct |
RailPieceLayers | struct | Used for graphics by RailPrototype and RailRemnantsPrototype.
Used for graphics by RailPrototype and RailRemnantsPrototype.
RailPlannerAllowElevatedRailsModifier | struct |
RailRenderLayers | struct |
RailSignalColorToFrameIndex | struct |
RailSignalLightDefinition | struct |
RailSignalLights | struct |
RailSignalPictureSet | struct |
RailSignalStaticSpriteLayer | struct |
RailSupportOnDeepOilOceanModifier | struct |
RandomRange | union | Define a numerical property in terms of minimum and maximum to be used as a randomly chosen value in that range (inclusively). [...]
Define a numerical property in terms of minimum and maximum to be used as a randomly chosen value in that range (inclusively). [...]
RangeMode | union |
RangedValue | {float, float} or float |
RealOrientation | float | Specified by a float between 0 and 1, including 0 and excluding 1.
Specified by a float between 0 and 1, including 0 and excluding 1.
RecipeCategoryID | string | The name of a RecipeCategory.
The name of a RecipeCategory.
RecipeID | string | The name of a RecipePrototype.
The name of a RecipePrototype.
RecipeTints | struct | If no tint is specified, the machine falls back to WorkingVisualisations::default_recipe_tint.
If no tint is specified, the machine falls back to WorkingVisualisations::default_recipe_tint.
RenderLayer | union | The render layer specifies the order of the sprite when rendering, most of the objects have it hardcoded in the source, but some are configurable. [...]
The render layer specifies the order of the sprite when rendering, most of the objects have it hardcoded in the source, but some are configurable. [...]
ResearchIngredient | {ItemID, uint16} | Defines the amount of an item required to research one unit of a technology. [...]
Defines the amount of an item required to research one unit of a technology. [...]
ResearchProgressProductPrototype | struct | A research progress product definition.
A research progress product definition.
ResearchTechnologyTipTrigger | struct |
ResearchWithSciencePackTipTrigger | struct |
Resistance | struct | Resistances to certain types of attacks from enemy, and physical damage. [...]
Resistances to certain types of attacks from enemy, and physical damage. [...]
ResourceCategoryID | string | The name of a ResourceCategory.
The name of a ResourceCategory.
RichTextSetting | union |
RollingStockRotatedSlopedGraphics | struct |
RotateEntityTipTrigger | struct |
RotatedAnimation | struct |
RotatedAnimation8Way | struct or RotatedAnimation | A map of rotated animations for all 8 directions of the entity. [...]
A map of rotated animations for all 8 directions of the entity. [...]
RotatedAnimationVariations | RotatedAnimation or array[RotatedAnimation] |
RotatedSprite | struct | Specifies series of sprites used to visualize different rotations of the object.
Specifies series of sprites used to visualize different rotations of the object.
RotatedSpriteFrame | struct | Specifies frame-specific properties of an individual sprite within a RotatedSprite set. [...]
Specifies frame-specific properties of an individual sprite within a RotatedSprite set. [...]
ScriptTriggerEffectItem | struct |
ScrollBarStyleSpecification | struct |
ScrollPaneStyleSpecification | struct |
SegmentEngineSpecification | struct | Used by SegmentedUnitPrototype to define and manage the segments that make up the body of the entity.
Used by SegmentedUnitPrototype to define and manage the segments that make up the body of the entity.
SegmentSpecification | struct | A container for an individual instance of a SegmentPrototype within a SegmentEngineSpecification. [...]
A container for an individual instance of a SegmentPrototype within a SegmentEngineSpecification. [...]
SelectionModeData | struct |
SelectionModeFlags | union or array[union] | An array containing the following values.
An array containing the following values.
SemiPersistentWorldAmbientSoundDefinition | struct or Sound |
SendItemToOrbitTechnologyTrigger | struct |
SendSpidertronTipTrigger | struct |
SendToOrbitMode | union |
SequenceTipTrigger | struct |
SetFilterTipTrigger | struct |
SetLogisticRequestTipTrigger | struct |
SetRecipeTipTrigger | struct |
SetTileTriggerEffectItem | struct |
Settings | struct | A struct that provides access to the user-set values of startup mod settings.
A struct that provides access to the user-set values of startup mod settings.
ShiftAnimationWaypoints | struct |
ShootTipTrigger | struct |
ShowExplosionOnChartTriggerEffectItem | struct |
SignalColorMapping | struct |
SignalIDConnector | struct |
SimpleBoundingBox | struct or {MapPosition, MapPosition} | An axis aligned bounding box. [...]
An axis aligned bounding box. [...]
SimpleModifier | struct |
SimulationDefinition | struct | Used by tips and tricks and main menu simulations. [...]
Used by tips and tricks and main menu simulations. [...]
SingleGraphicProcessionLayer | struct |
SliderStyleSpecification | struct |
SmokeSource | struct | Definition of the smoke of an entity.
Definition of the smoke of an entity.
Sound | struct or array[SoundDefinition] |
SoundAccent | struct |
SoundDefinition | struct or FileName |
SoundModifier | struct |
SoundModifierType | union |
SoundType | union | This defines which slider in the sound settings affects the volume of this sound. [...]
This defines which slider in the sound settings affects the volume of this sound. [...]
SpaceConnectionAsteroidSpawnDefinition | struct or {EntityID, array[SpaceConnectionAsteroidSpawnPoint]} |
SpaceConnectionAsteroidSpawnPoint | struct |
SpaceConnectionID | string | The name of a SpaceConnectionPrototype.
The name of a SpaceConnectionPrototype.
SpaceDustEffectProperties | struct |
SpaceLocationAsteroidSpawnDefinition | struct |
SpaceLocationID | string | The name of a SpaceLocationPrototype.
The name of a SpaceLocationPrototype.
SpacePlatformTileDefinition | struct |
SpacePlatformsModifier | struct |
SpaceTileEffectParameters | struct | Nebulae are rendered only behind tiles with the effect, but stars are rendered behind entire terrain. [...]
Nebulae are rendered only behind tiles with the effect, but stars are rendered behind entire terrain. [...]
SpawnPoint | struct or {double, double} | The definition of a evolution and probability weights for a spawnable unit for a EnemySpawnerPrototype. [...]
The definition of a evolution and probability weights for a spawnable unit for a EnemySpawnerPrototype. [...]
SpeechBubbleStyleSpecification | struct |
SpiderEngineSpecification | struct | Used by SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used by SpiderVehiclePrototype.
SpiderLegPart | struct |
SpiderLegSpecification | struct | Used by SpiderEngineSpecification for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used by SpiderEngineSpecification for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
SpiderLegTriggerEffect | struct |
SpiderTorsoGraphicsSet | struct |
SpiderVehicleGraphicsSet | struct | Used to specify the graphics for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used to specify the graphics for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
SpoilToTriggerResult | struct |
Sprite | struct | Specifies one picture that can be used in the game. [...]
Specifies one picture that can be used in the game. [...]
Sprite16Way | struct | A map of sprites for all 16 directions of the entity.
A map of sprites for all 16 directions of the entity.
Sprite4Way | struct or Sprite | Sprites for the 4 major directions of the entity. [...]
Sprites for the 4 major directions of the entity. [...]
SpriteFlags | array[union] | An array containing the following values.
An array containing the following values.
SpriteNWaySheet | struct |
SpriteParameters | struct |
SpritePriority | union | This sets the "caching priority" of a sprite, so deciding priority of it being included in VRAM instead of streaming it and is therefore a purely technical value. [...]
This sets the "caching priority" of a sprite, so deciding priority of it being included in VRAM instead of streaming it and is therefore a purely technical value. [...]
SpriteSheet | struct |
SpriteSizeType | int16 |
SpriteSource | struct |
SpriteUsageHint | union | Provides hint to sprite atlas system, so it can pack sprites that are related to each other to the same sprite atlas.
Provides hint to sprite atlas system, so it can pack sprites that are related to each other to the same sprite atlas.
SpriteUsageSurfaceHint | union | Provides hint to sprite atlas system, so it can try to put sprites that are intended to be used at the same locations to the same sprite atlas.
Provides hint to sprite atlas system, so it can try to put sprites that are intended to be used at the same locations to the same sprite atlas.
SpriteVariations | struct or SpriteSheet or array[Sprite] |
StackTransferTipTrigger | struct |
StateSteeringSettings | struct |
StatelessVisualisation | struct |
StatelessVisualisations | StatelessVisualisation or array[StatelessVisualisation] |
StatusColors | struct |
StreamAttackParameters | struct |
StreamTriggerDelivery | struct |
StretchRule | union | Sets whether a GUI element can be stretched or squashed.
Sets whether a GUI element can be stretched or squashed.
Stripe | struct | Used as an alternative way to specify animations.
Used as an alternative way to specify animations.
StyleSpecification | union | Loaded as one of the BaseStyleSpecification extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the BaseStyleSpecification extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
StyleWithClickableGraphicalSetSpecification | struct |
SurfaceCondition | struct | Requires Space Age to use.
Requires Space Age to use.
SurfaceID | string | The name of a SurfacePrototype.
The name of a SurfacePrototype.
SurfacePropertyID | string | The name of a SurfacePropertyPrototype.
The name of a SurfacePropertyPrototype.
SurfaceRenderParameters | struct |
SwitchStyleSpecification | struct |
TabStyleSpecification | struct |
TabbedPaneStyleSpecification | struct |
TableStyleSpecification | struct |
TechnologyID | string | The name of a TechnologyPrototype.
The name of a TechnologyPrototype.
TechnologySlotStyleSpecification | struct |
TechnologyTrigger | union | Loaded as one of the technology triggers, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the technology triggers, based on the value of the `type` key.
TechnologyUnit | struct | Either `count` or `count_formula` must be defined, never both.
Either `count` or `count_formula` must be defined, never both.
TerritorySettings | struct |
TextBoxStyleSpecification | struct |
ThrowCapsuleAction | struct |
ThrusterGraphicsSet | struct |
ThrusterPerformancePoint | struct or {double, double, double} |
TileBasedParticleTints | struct | Used for particles created with apply_tile_tint defined.
Used for particles created with apply_tile_tint defined.
TileBuildabilityRule | struct |
TileEffectDefinitionID | string | The name of an TileEffectDefinition.
The name of an TileEffectDefinition.
TileID | string | The name of a TilePrototype.
The name of a TilePrototype.
TileLightPictures | struct |
TileMainPictures | struct |
TilePosition | struct or {int32, int32} | Coordinates of a tile on a map where each integer `x`/`y` represents a different tile. [...]
Coordinates of a tile on a map where each integer `x`/`y` represents a different tile. [...]
TileRenderLayer | union |
TileSpriteLayout | struct |
TileSpriteLayoutVariant | struct |
TileTransitionSpritesheetLayout | struct | The properties from the parent TileSpriteLayoutVariant provide defaults for the TileTransitionVariantLayouts. [...]
The properties from the parent TileSpriteLayoutVariant provide defaults for the TileTransitionVariantLayouts. [...]
TileTransitionVariantLayout | struct | The properties from the parent TileSpriteLayoutVariant provide defaults for the properties defined here. [...]
The properties from the parent TileSpriteLayoutVariant provide defaults for the properties defined here. [...]
TileTransitions | struct | Used for TilePrototype graphics. [...]
Used for TilePrototype graphics. [...]
TileTransitionsBetweenTransitions | struct |
TileTransitionsToTiles | struct |
TileTransitionsVariants | struct |
TimeElapsedTipTrigger | struct |
TimeSinceLastTipActivationTipTrigger | struct |
TintProcessionLayer | struct | Fullscreen overlay which blends gradient from top to bottom edge of the screen using premultiplied alpha blending.
Fullscreen overlay which blends gradient from top to bottom edge of the screen using premultiplied alpha blending.
TipStatus | union | This is used by TipsAndTricksItem for the initial starting status. [...]
This is used by TipsAndTricksItem for the initial starting status. [...]
TipTrigger | union | Loaded as one of the tip triggers, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the tip triggers, based on the value of the `type` key.
ToggleRailLayerTipTrigger | struct |
ToggleShowEntityInfoTipTrigger | struct |
TrainBrakingForceBonusModifier | struct |
TrainStopLight | struct |
TrainVisualizationConstants | struct |
TransitionApplication | struct |
TransportBeltAnimationSet | struct |
TransportBeltAnimationSetWithCorners | struct |
TransportBeltConnectorFrame | struct | Used to define the graphics for the (in vanilla) yellow frame that is used when a TransportBeltPrototype is connected to the circuit network.
Used to define the graphics for the (in vanilla) yellow frame that is used when a TransportBeltPrototype is connected to the circuit network.
TreeVariation | struct | Tree has number of "dying" stages, which is deduced from frame count of `shadow` if shadow is defined, otherwise from frame count of `trunk`. [...]
Tree has number of "dying" stages, which is deduced from frame count of `shadow` if shadow is defined, otherwise from frame count of `trunk`. [...]
Trigger | union or array[union] | Loaded as one of the TriggerItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the TriggerItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
TriggerDelivery | union | Loaded as one of the TriggerDeliveryItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the TriggerDeliveryItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
TriggerDeliveryItem | struct | The abstract base of all TriggerDeliveries.
The abstract base of all TriggerDeliveries.
TriggerEffect | union or array[union] | Loaded as one of the TriggerEffectItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
Loaded as one of the TriggerEffectItem extensions, based on the value of the `type` key.
TriggerEffectItem | struct | The abstract base of all TriggerEffects.
The abstract base of all TriggerEffects.
TriggerEffectWithCooldown | struct | A TriggerEffect with cooldown conditions, used to limit the frequency of trigger effects that would otherwise fire every single tick. [...]
A TriggerEffect with cooldown conditions, used to limit the frequency of trigger effects that would otherwise fire every single tick. [...]
TriggerItem | struct | The abstract base of all Triggers.
The abstract base of all Triggers.
TriggerTargetMask | array[string] | An array of names of TriggerTargetType. [...]
An array of names of TriggerTargetType. [...]
TrivialSmokeID | string | The name of a TrivialSmokePrototype.
The name of a TrivialSmokePrototype.
TurretAttackModifier | struct |
TurretBaseVisualisation | struct |
TurretGraphicsSet | struct |
TurretSpecialEffect | struct |
TurretSpecialEffectCenter | struct or Vector | If this is loaded as a single Vector, it is used for all directions.
If this is loaded as a single Vector, it is used for all directions.
TurretState | union |
UnitAISettings | struct | Used by UnitPrototype and SpiderUnitPrototype.
Used by UnitPrototype and SpiderUnitPrototype.
UnitAlternativeFrameSequence | struct |
UnitGroupSettings | struct |
UnitSpawnDefinition | struct or {EntityID, array[SpawnPoint]} | It can be specified as a table with named or numbered keys, but not a mix of both. [...]
It can be specified as a table with named or numbered keys, but not a mix of both. [...]
UnlockQualityModifier | struct |
UnlockRecipeModifier | struct |
UnlockRecipeTipTrigger | struct |
UnlockSpaceLocationModifier | struct |
UseConfirmTipTrigger | struct |
UseOnSelfCapsuleAction | struct |
UsePipetteTipTrigger | struct |
UseRailPlannerTipTrigger | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundCompositionMode | union | Defines how are individual samples selected and played after each other.
Defines how are individual samples selected and played after each other.
VariableAmbientSoundLayer | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundLayerSample | {string, uint32} | First property is the name of a layer. [...]
First property is the name of a layer. [...]
VariableAmbientSoundLayerStateProperties | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundNextStateConditions | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundNextStateItem | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundNextStateTrigger | union | Defines how a transition to next state is triggered.
Defines how a transition to next state is triggered.
VariableAmbientSoundState | struct |
VariableAmbientSoundStateType | union |
VariableAmbientSoundVariableSound | struct |
Vector | struct or {double, double} | A vector is a two-element array or dictionary containing the x and y components. [...]
A vector is a two-element array or dictionary containing the x and y components. [...]
Vector3D | struct or {float, float, float} | If this is specified as a three-element array then the array items are x, y and z, in that order.
If this is specified as a three-element array then the array items are x, y and z, in that order.
Vector4f | struct or {float, float, float, float} |
VehicleLogisticsModifier | struct |
VerticalAlign | union |
VerticalFlowStyleSpecification | struct |
VerticalScrollBarStyleSpecification | struct |
VirtualSignalID | string | The name of a VirtualSignalPrototype.
The name of a VirtualSignalPrototype.
VisualState | struct |
VoidEnergySource | struct | Void energy sources provide unlimited free energy.
Void energy sources provide unlimited free energy.
WaterReflectionDefinition | struct | Entity water reflection. [...]
Entity water reflection. [...]
WaterTileEffectParameters | struct |
Weight | double | Weight of an object. [...]
Weight of an object. [...]
WireConnectionPoint | struct | Definition of a point where circuit network wires can be connected to an entity.
Definition of a point where circuit network wires can be connected to an entity.
WirePosition | struct | Used by WireConnectionPoint.
Used by WireConnectionPoint.
WorkerRobotBatteryModifier | struct |
WorkerRobotSpeedModifier | struct |
WorkerRobotStorageModifier | struct |
WorkingSound | struct or Sound | This type is used to produce sound from in-game entities when they are working/idle.
This type is used to produce sound from in-game entities when they are working/idle.
WorkingVisualisation | struct | Used by crafting machines to display different graphics when the machine is running.
Used by crafting machines to display different graphics when the machine is running.
WorkingVisualisations | struct |
WorldAmbientSoundDefinition | struct or Sound |
bool | builtin | A variable type which can have one of two values: `true` or `false`. [...]
A variable type which can have one of two values: `true` or `false`. [...]
double | builtin | Format uses a dot as its decimal delimiter. [...]
Format uses a dot as its decimal delimiter. [...]
float | builtin | Format uses a dot as its decimal delimiter. [...]
Format uses a dot as its decimal delimiter. [...]
int16 | builtin | 16 bit signed integer. [...]
16 bit signed integer. [...]
int32 | builtin | 32 bit signed integer. [...]
32 bit signed integer. [...]
int64 | builtin | 64 bit signed integer.
64 bit signed integer.
int8 | builtin | 8 bit signed integer. [...]
8 bit signed integer. [...]
string | builtin | Strings are enclosed in double-quotes.
Strings are enclosed in double-quotes.
uint16 | builtin | 16 bit unsigned integer. [...]
16 bit unsigned integer. [...]
uint32 | builtin | 32 bit unsigned integer. [...]
32 bit unsigned integer. [...]
uint64 | builtin | 64 bit unsigned integer.
64 bit unsigned integer.
uint8 | builtin | 8 bit unsigned integer. [...]
8 bit unsigned integer. [...]