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tech/ - Co-simulation & Technical Interface Modules

Core modules for BeamNG's tech layer - external tool integration, sensor data, and co-simulation communication.

Core modules for BeamNG's tech layer - external tool integration, sensor data, and co-simulation communication.

FileDescription
cosimulationNames.luaCanonical names, headers, and groups for co-simulation data channels
pcdLib.luaPCD (Point Cloud Data) file writer for lidar/radar sensor output
techCommunication.luaTCP socket + MessagePack communication layer for co-simulation
techUtils.luaUtility functions: surface height queries, table-to-vec3 conversion

cosimulationNames Reference

Module defined in `lua/common/tech/cosimulationNames.lua`. Defines canonical names, headers, and groupings for co-simulation data channels (vehicle sensors, inputs, outputs).

pcdLib Reference

Module defined in `lua/common/tech/pcdLib.lua`. Creates PCD (Point Cloud Data) files - the standard format for lidar, radar, and other point cloud sensor data.