Programmable Block
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Large Ship / Station
Programmable BlockComponents
Required
Mass (kg):
0
Integrity:
0
Build time (seconds):
Unknown
Small Ship
Programmable BlockComponents
Required
Mass (kg):
0
Integrity:
0
Build time (seconds):
Unknown
A Programmable Block can be programmed to do different functions, like switching lights and controlling doors. It can also be used by entering the control panel in the Terminal. It has almost unlimited functionality. One of the biggest problems is that variables are not saved between world exit and loading.
API List
This is a list of all API functions currently available[1].
GridTerminalSystem
Currently only following “built-in” variable that user can use: GridTerminalSystem. This is entry point of entire grid terminal system.
| Method/Property | Return Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks | List<IMyTerminalBlock> | Returns a list of all blocks on the grid |
| BlockGroups | List<IMyBlockGroup> | Returns a list of all groups in the grid. |
| GetBlocksOfType<T>(List<IMyTerminalBlock> blocks, Func<IMyTerminalBlock, bool> collect = null) | void | Puts all found blocks of provided type in the list that are connected to the grid |
| SearchBlocksOfName(string name,List<IMyTerminalBlock> blocks, Func<IMyTerminalBlock, bool> collect = null) | void | Puts all found blocks of provided name in the list that are connected to the grid |
| GetBlockWithName(string name) | IMyTerminalBlock | Returns a block with provided name |
IMyCubeBlock
IMyCubeBlock is base class for every terminal block.
| Method/Property | Return Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IsBeingHacked | boolean | Returns true if block is being hacked |
| IsFunctional | boolean | Returns true if current block is operational |
| IsWorking | boolean | Returns true if current block is powered |
| Position | VRageMath.Vector3I | Returns current position |
