Types

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

ActivateEquipmentCapsuleAction	struct
ActivityBarStyleSpecification	struct
AggregationSpecification	struct
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
AnimationSheet	struct
AnimationVariations	struct or Animation or array[Animation]
AnyPrototype	union	A union of all prototypes. [...]
A union of all prototypes. [...]
AreaTriggerItem	struct
ArtilleryRangeModifier	struct
ArtilleryRemoteCapsuleAction	struct
ArtilleryTriggerDelivery	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
AutoplaceControlID	string	The name of an AutoplaceControl.
The name of an AutoplaceControl.
AutoplacePeak	struct
AutoplaceSettings	struct
AutoplaceSpecification	struct or AutoplacePeak	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.
BaseNamedNoiseExpressions	union	A list of notable NamedNoiseExpressions defined in the base game. [...]
A list of notable NamedNoiseExpressions defined in the base game. [...]
BaseStyleSpecification	struct	The abstract base of all StyleSpecifications.
The abstract base of all StyleSpecifications.
BeaconGraphicsSet	struct
BeaconModuleVisualization	struct
BeaconModuleVisualizations	struct
BeamAnimationSet	struct
BeamAttackParameters	struct
BeamTriggerDelivery	struct
BeltTraverseTipTrigger	struct
BlendMode	union	Determines how sprites/animations should blend with the background. [...]
Determines how sprites/animations should blend with the background. [...]
BoolModifier	struct
BorderImageSet	struct
BoundingBox	{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.
BuildEntityTipTrigger	struct
BurnerEnergySource	struct
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.
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
CheckBoxStyleSpecification	struct
CircuitConnectorSprites	struct
CircularParticleCreationSpecification	struct
CircularProjectileCreationSpecification	array[{RealOrientation, Vector}]
ClearCursorTipTrigger	struct
CliffPlacementSettings	struct
ClusterTriggerItem	struct
CollisionMask	array[union]	Every entry in the array is a specification of one layer the object collides with or a special collision option. [...]
Every entry in the array is a specification of one layer the object collides with or a special collision option. [...]
CollisionMaskLayer	union	A string specifying a collision mask layer. [...]
A string specifying a collision mask layer. [...]
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. [...]
ColumnAlignment	struct
ColumnWidth	struct
ConnectableEntityGraphics	struct	Graphics for the heat pipe.
Graphics for the heat pipe.
ConstantNoiseBoolean	NoiseLiteralBoolean or ConstantNoiseNumber	A constant boolean noise expression, such as a literal boolean. [...]
A constant boolean noise expression, such as a literal boolean. [...]
ConstantNoiseNumber	NoiseNumber	A constant numeric noise expression, such as a literal number, the result of addition of constants or multioctave noise that uses only constant arguments.
A constant numeric noise expression, such as a literal number, the result of addition of constants or multioctave noise that uses only constant arguments.
ConsumingType	union	Defines which other inputs a CustomInputPrototype consumes.
Defines which other inputs a CustomInputPrototype consumes.
CraftItemTipTrigger	struct
CreateDecorativesTriggerEffectItem	struct
CreateEntityTriggerEffectItem	struct
CreateExplosionTriggerEffectItem	struct
CreateFireTriggerEffectItem	struct
CreateParticleTriggerEffectItem	struct
CreateSmokeTriggerEffectItem	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.
DamagePrototype	struct	A property type, NOT a prototype. [...]
A property type, NOT a prototype. [...]
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, FileName or `"identity"`}]	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.
DefaultRecipeTint	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.
DoubleSliderStyleSpecification	struct
DropDownStyleSpecification	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)`.
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	struct
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
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.
EntityID	string	The name of an EntityPrototype.
The name of an EntityPrototype.
EntityPrototypeFlags	array[union]	An array containing the following values. [...]
An array containing the following values. [...]
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
FastBeltBendTipTrigger	struct
FastReplaceTipTrigger	struct
FileName	string	A slash `"/"` is always used as the directory delimiter. [...]
A slash `"/"` is always used as the directory delimiter. [...]
FlameThrowerExplosionTriggerDelivery	struct
FlowStyleSpecification	struct
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. [...]
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.
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.
GameControllerVibrationData	struct
GateOverRailBuildTipTrigger	struct
GhostTimeToLiveModifier	struct
GiveItemModifier	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	Icon layering follows the following rules: The rendering order of the individual icons follows the array order: Later added icons (higher index) are drawn on top of previously added icons (lower index). Only the first icon layer will display a shadow. When the final icon is displayed with transparency (e.g. a faded out alert), the icon layer overlap may look undesirable. The final combination of icons will always be resized in GUI based on the first icon layer's size, but won't be resized when displayed on machines in alt-mode. For example: recipe first icon layer is size 128, scale 1, the icon group will be displayed at resolution /4 to fit the 32px GUI boxes, but will be displayed 4 times as large on buildings. Shift values are based on final size (`icon_size * scale`) of the first icon layer.
Icon layering follows the following rules: The rendering order of the individual icons follows the array order: Later added icons (higher index) are drawn on top of previously added icons (lower index). Only the first icon layer will display a shadow. When the final icon is displayed with transparency (e.g. a faded out alert), the icon layer overlap may look undesirable. The final combination of icons will always be resized in GUI based on the first icon layer's size, but won't be resized when displayed on machines in alt-mode. For example: recipe first icon layer is size 128, scale 1, the icon group will be displayed at resolution /4 to fit the 32px GUI boxes, but will be displayed 4 times as large on buildings. Shift values are based on final size (`icon_size * scale`) of the first icon layer.
IconMipMapType	uint8	Icons of reduced size will be used at decreased scale. [...]
Icons of reduced size will be used at decreased scale. [...]
ImageStyleSpecification	struct
IngredientPrototype	union	Defaults to loading ingredients as items. [...]
Defaults to loading ingredients as items. [...]
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.
ItemIngredientPrototype	struct or {ItemID, uint16}	An item ingredient definition. [...]
An item ingredient definition. [...]
ItemProductPrototype	struct or {ItemID, uint16}	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.
LabelStyleSpecification	struct
LaboratoryProductivityModifier	struct
LaboratorySpeedModifier	struct
LayeredSound	struct or Sound
LightDefinition	struct or array[struct]	Specifies a light source. [...]
Specifies a light source. [...]
LightFlickeringDefinition	struct	Specifies the light flicker. [...]
Specifies the light flicker. [...]
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 double or bool 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. [...]
LootItem	struct	The items generated when an EntityWithHealthPrototype is killed.
The items generated when an EntityWithHealthPrototype is killed.
LowPowerTipTrigger	struct
ManualTransferTipTrigger	struct
ManualWireDragTipTrigger	struct
MapGenPreset	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. [...]
MaterialAmountType	double
MaxFailedAttemptsPerTickPerConstructionQueueModifier	struct
MaxSuccessfulAttemptsPerTickPerConstructionQueueModifier	struct
MaximumFollowingRobotsCountModifier	struct
MinableProperties	struct	The mining properties of objects. [...]
The mining properties of objects. [...]
MinimapStyleSpecification	struct
MiningDrillGraphicsSet	struct	Used by MiningDrillPrototype.
Used by MiningDrillPrototype.
MiningDrillProductivityBonusModifier	struct
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.
ModuleSpecification	struct	The number of module slots in this entity, and their icon positions.
The number of module slots in this entity, and their icon positions.
ModuleTint	union
MouseCursorID	string	The name of a MouseCursor.
The name of a MouseCursor.
NestedTriggerEffectItem	struct
NoiseArrayConstruction	struct	`value_expressions` property should be a list of numeric expressions, each of which will be evaluated to come up with the corresponding numeric value in the resulting array. [...]
`value_expressions` property should be a list of numeric expressions, each of which will be evaluated to come up with the corresponding numeric value in the resulting array. [...]
NoiseExpression	union	Loaded as one of the noise expressions listed in this union, based on the value of the `type` key. [...]
Loaded as one of the noise expressions listed in this union, based on the value of the `type` key. [...]
NoiseFunctionAbsoluteValue	struct	Takes a single argument and returns its absolute value. [...]
Takes a single argument and returns its absolute value. [...]
NoiseFunctionAdd	struct	Takes between 0 and 32 numbers and adds them up.
Takes between 0 and 32 numbers and adds them up.
NoiseFunctionApplication	union	Loaded as one of the NoiseFunctions listed in this union, based on the value of the `function_name` key. [...]
Loaded as one of the NoiseFunctions listed in this union, based on the value of the `function_name` key. [...]
NoiseFunctionAtan2	struct	Returns the arc tangent of y/x using the signs of arguments to determine the correct quadrant.
Returns the arc tangent of y/x using the signs of arguments to determine the correct quadrant.
NoiseFunctionAutoplaceProbability	struct
NoiseFunctionAutoplaceRichness	struct
NoiseFunctionBitwiseAnd	struct	Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise AND on them.
Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise AND on them.
NoiseFunctionBitwiseNot	struct	Casts the single argument to a 32-bit integer and performs bitwise negates it.
Casts the single argument to a 32-bit integer and performs bitwise negates it.
NoiseFunctionBitwiseOr	struct	Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise OR on them.
Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise OR on them.
NoiseFunctionBitwiseXor	struct	Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise EXCLUSIVE OR on them.
Casts between 0 and 32 numbers to 32-bit integers and performs a bitwise EXCLUSIVE OR on them.
NoiseFunctionCeil	struct	Takes a single argument and returns its ceil.
Takes a single argument and returns its ceil.
NoiseFunctionClamp	struct	The first argument is clamped to be between the second and third. [...]
The first argument is clamped to be between the second and third. [...]
NoiseFunctionCompileTimeLog	struct	Prints between 0 and 32 arguments to the log file when the expression is compiled. [...]
Prints between 0 and 32 arguments to the log file when the expression is compiled. [...]
NoiseFunctionCos	struct	Takes a single argument and returns its cosine.
Takes a single argument and returns its cosine.
NoiseFunctionDistanceFromNearestPoint	struct	Computes the euclidean distance of the position `{x, y}` to all position listed in points and returns the shortest distance. [...]
Computes the euclidean distance of the position `{x, y}` to all position listed in points and returns the shortest distance. [...]
NoiseFunctionDivide	struct	Takes two arguments and divides the first by the second.
Takes two arguments and divides the first by the second.
NoiseFunctionEquals	struct	Returns the result of first argument == second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
Returns the result of first argument == second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
NoiseFunctionExponentiate	struct	Takes two arguments and raises the first to the second power.
Takes two arguments and raises the first to the second power.
NoiseFunctionFactorioBasisNoise	struct	Scaling input and output can be accomplished other ways, but are done so commonly as to be built into this function for performance reasons.
Scaling input and output can be accomplished other ways, but are done so commonly as to be built into this function for performance reasons.
NoiseFunctionFactorioMultioctaveNoise	struct
NoiseFunctionFactorioQuickMultioctaveNoise	struct
NoiseFunctionFloor	struct	Takes a single argument and returns its floor.
Takes a single argument and returns its floor.
NoiseFunctionLessOrEqual	struct	Returns the result of first argument <= second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
Returns the result of first argument <= second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
NoiseFunctionLessThan	struct	Returns the result of first argument < second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
Returns the result of first argument < second argument as a literal number that is `0` for false and `1` for true.
NoiseFunctionLog2	struct
NoiseFunctionModulo	struct	Takes two arguments and divides the first by the second and returns the remainder. [...]
Takes two arguments and divides the first by the second and returns the remainder. [...]
NoiseFunctionMultiply	struct	Takes between 0 and 32 numbers and multiplies them.
Takes between 0 and 32 numbers and multiplies them.
NoiseFunctionNoiseLayerNameToID	struct
NoiseFunctionOffsetPoints	struct	The first argument represents a vector of how the positions should be shifted, and the second argument lists the positions that should be shifted.
The first argument represents a vector of how the positions should be shifted, and the second argument lists the positions that should be shifted.
NoiseFunctionRandomPenalty	struct	Subtracts a random value in the `[0, amplitude)` range from `source` if `source` is larger than `0`.
Subtracts a random value in the `[0, amplitude)` range from `source` if `source` is larger than `0`.
NoiseFunctionRidge	struct	Similar to clamp, where the first argument is folded back across the third and second limits until it lies between them.
Similar to clamp, where the first argument is folded back across the third and second limits until it lies between them.
NoiseFunctionSin	struct	Takes a single argument and returns its sine.
Takes a single argument and returns its sine.
NoiseFunctionSpotNoise	struct	Generates random conical spots. [...]
Generates random conical spots. [...]
NoiseFunctionSubtract	struct	Takes two arguments and subtracts the second from the first.
Takes two arguments and subtracts the second from the first.
NoiseFunctionTerrace	struct	The first argument is the value to be terraced. [...]
The first argument is the value to be terraced. [...]
NoiseIfElseChain	struct	Has an `arguments` property that is a list of condition-result expression pairs followed by a default result expression, like so: `{ type = "if-else-chain", arguments = { condition1, result1, condition2, result2, ... defaultResult } }` The result of the if-else-chain is the value of the first result expression whose condition expression evaluated to true, or the value of the default result ('else') expression.
Has an `arguments` property that is a list of condition-result expression pairs followed by a default result expression, like so: `{ type = "if-else-chain", arguments = { condition1, result1, condition2, result2, ... defaultResult } }` The result of the if-else-chain is the value of the first result expression whose condition expression evaluated to true, or the value of the default result ('else') expression.
NoiseLayerID	string	The name of a NoiseLayer.
The name of a NoiseLayer.
NoiseLiteralBoolean	struct	Evaluates to the same boolean value (true or false) every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
Evaluates to the same boolean value (true or false) every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
NoiseLiteralExpression	struct	Returns the expression represented by its `literal_value` property. [...]
Returns the expression represented by its `literal_value` property. [...]
NoiseLiteralNumber	struct	Evaluates to the same number every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
Evaluates to the same number every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
NoiseLiteralObject	struct	Evaluates to the same object every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
Evaluates to the same object every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
NoiseLiteralString	struct	Evaluates to the same string every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
Evaluates to the same string every time, given by the `literal_value` property. [...]
NoiseNumber	union	A numeric noise expression, such as a literal number, the result of addition, or multioctave noise. [...]
A numeric noise expression, such as a literal number, the result of addition, or multioctave noise. [...]
NoiseProcedureDelimiter	struct	Evaluates and returns the value of its expression property, which is itself an expression. [...]
Evaluates and returns the value of its expression property, which is itself an expression. [...]
NoiseVariable	struct	Variables referencing named noise expressions may have their reference overridden by other named noise expression if their `intended_property` is the variable name and it is selected by the user in the map generator GUI. [...]
Variables referencing named noise expressions may have their reference overridden by other named noise expression if their `intended_property` is the variable name and it is selected by the user in the map generator GUI. [...]
NoiseVariableConstants	union	A set of constants largely determined by MapGenSettings.
A set of constants largely determined by MapGenSettings.
NothingModifier	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
PipeConnectionDefinition	struct
PipePictures	struct
PlaceEquipmentTipTrigger	struct
PlaySoundTriggerEffectItem	struct
PlayerInputMethodFilter	union
PollutionSettings	struct	The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
The pollution settings, the values are for 60 ticks (1 second).
ProductPrototype	union	Defaults to loading products as items.
Defaults to loading products as items.
ProgrammableSpeakerNote	struct
ProgressBarStyleSpecification	struct
ProjectileAttackParameters	struct
ProjectileTriggerDelivery	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. [...]
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.
RailPictureSet	struct
RailPieceLayers	struct	Used for graphics by RailPrototype and RailRemnantsPrototype.
Used for graphics by RailPrototype and RailRemnantsPrototype.
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.
RecipeData	struct	Used when defining a RecipePrototype that uses difficulty. [...]
Used when defining a RecipePrototype that uses difficulty. [...]
RecipeID	string	The name of a RecipePrototype.
The name of a RecipePrototype.
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. [...]
ResearchTechnologyTipTrigger	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
RotatedAnimation	struct
RotatedAnimation4Way	struct or RotatedAnimation	A map of rotated animations for all 4 directions of the entity. [...]
A map of rotated animations for all 4 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.
ScriptTriggerEffectItem	struct
ScrollBarStyleSpecification	struct
ScrollPaneStyleSpecification	struct
SelectionModeFlags	union or array[union]	An array containing the following values.
An array containing the following values.
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
ShiftBuildTipTrigger	struct
ShowExplosionOnChartTriggerEffectItem	struct
SignalIDConnector	struct
SimpleModifier	struct
SimulationDefinition	struct	Used by tips and tricks and main menu simulations. [...]
Used by tips and tricks and main menu simulations. [...]
SliderStyleSpecification	struct
SmokeSource	struct	Definition of the smoke of an entity.
Definition of the smoke of an entity.
Sound	struct or array[SoundDefinition]
SoundDefinition	struct
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. [...]
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
SpiderEnginePrototype	struct	Used by SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used by SpiderVehiclePrototype.
SpiderLegPart	struct
SpiderLegSpecification	struct	Used by SpiderEnginePrototype for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used by SpiderEnginePrototype for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
SpiderVehicleGraphicsSet	struct	Used to specify the graphics for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Used to specify the graphics for SpiderVehiclePrototype.
Sprite	struct	Specifies one picture that can be used in the game. [...]
Specifies one picture that can be used in the game. [...]
Sprite4Way	struct or Sprite	A map of sprites for all 4 directions of the entity. [...]
A map of sprites for all 4 directions of the entity. [...]
Sprite8Way	struct	A map of sprites for all 8 directions of the entity.
A map of sprites for all 8 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
SpriteVariations	struct or SpriteSheet or array[Sprite]
StackInserterCapacityBonusModifier	struct
StackTransferTipTrigger	struct
StateSteeringSettings	struct
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
SwitchStyleSpecification	struct
TabStyleSpecification	struct
TabbedPaneStyleSpecification	struct
TableStyleSpecification	struct
TechnologyData	struct	Used when defining a TechnologyPrototype that uses difficulty. [...]
Used when defining a TechnologyPrototype that uses difficulty. [...]
TechnologyID	string	The name of a TechnologyPrototype.
The name of a TechnologyPrototype.
TechnologySlotStyleSpecification	struct
TechnologyUnit	struct	Either `count` or `count_formula` must be defined, never both.
Either `count` or `count_formula` must be defined, never both.
TextBoxStyleSpecification	struct
ThrowCapsuleAction	struct
TileID	string	The name of a TilePrototype.
The name of a TilePrototype.
TileRenderLayer	union
TileSprite	struct	Used by TilePrototype.
Used by TilePrototype.
TileSpriteWithProbability	struct
TileTransitionSprite	struct
TileTransitions	struct	Used for TilePrototype graphics.
Used for TilePrototype graphics.
TileTransitionsBetweenTransitions	struct
TileTransitionsToTiles	struct
TileTransitionsVariants	struct
TimeElapsedTipTrigger	struct
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.
TrainBrakingForceBonusModifier	struct
TrainStopLight	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
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.
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
UnitAISettings	struct	Used by UnitPrototype.
Used by UnitPrototype.
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. [...]
UnlockRecipeModifier	struct
UnlockRecipeTipTrigger	struct
UseConfirmTipTrigger	struct
UseOnSelfCapsuleAction	struct
UsePipetteTipTrigger	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.
VerticalAlign	union
VerticalFlowStyleSpecification	struct
VerticalScrollBarStyleSpecification	struct
VirtualSignalID	string	The name of a VirtualSignalPrototype.
The name of a VirtualSignalPrototype.
VoidEnergySource	struct	Void energy sources provide unlimited free energy.
Void energy sources provide unlimited free energy.
WaterReflectionDefinition	struct	Entity water reflection. [...]
Entity water reflection. [...]
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.
ZoomToWorldBlueprintEnabledModifier	struct
ZoomToWorldDeconstructionPlannerEnabledModifier	struct
ZoomToWorldEnabledModifier	struct
ZoomToWorldGhostBuildingEnabledModifier	struct
ZoomToWorldSelectionToolEnabledModifier	struct
ZoomToWorldUpgradePlannerEnabledModifier	struct
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. [...]
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. [...]

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