Functional blocks can be extended further or used create entirely new types of blocks by adding scripting to a mod that controls how the block is used.Functional Blocks can be a combination of new looks and add existing or new functionality such as using a toilet model as a seat or making a cutting tool out of a Thruster.Decorative Blocks alter the look and feel mods alter things like the Skybox, or add decorative blocks like hallways, exposed pipes, showers, beds, etc.Overview Mods can alter the game in a variety of ways. Paint.NET (Photoshop also works if you have this plugin for exporting in the dds format).Harag's plugin for easily configuring blender and exporting 3d models into VRage format.Notepad++ (For XML, SBC, and general text editing).However, the following tools are recommend by most modders and make it much easier to create mods: There is also not a universal workflow that works for everyone. There are many different workflows used by various modders. 6.1 With Space Engineers moving from DX9 to DX11 PBR textures, the Method for creating textures has changed.2.2 Mods can be classified by complexity:.2.1 Mods can alter the game in a variety of ways.
