Automation Engine in BeamNG.drive

Introduction

The Automation Engine is a powerful tool that allows users to create and simulate their own vehicles in BeamNG.drive. With the Automation Engine, users can design everything from the engine and powertrain to the suspension and bodywork. Once a vehicle is designed, users can then simulate it in BeamNG.drive to see how it performs in real-world conditions.

Getting Started with the Automation Engine

To get started with the Automation Engine, you will need to download and install the software from the BeamNG.drive website. Once the software is installed, you can launch it by clicking on the Automation Engine icon on your desktop.

When you first launch the Automation Engine, you will be presented with a welcome screen. From here, you can choose to create a new vehicle or open an existing one. If you are creating a new vehicle, you will be asked to select a template. There are a variety of templates available, including templates for cars, trucks, and buses.

Once you have selected a template, you will be taken to the Automation Engine workspace. The workspace is divided into three main sections: the design section, the simulation section, and the media section.

The Design Section

The design section is where you will create and modify your vehicle. The design section is divided into a number of different tabs, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the vehicle’s design.

The Engine tab allows you to design the engine for your vehicle. You can choose from a variety of different engine types, including inline-four, V6, and V8 engines. You can also specify the engine’s displacement, power, and torque.
The Powertrain tab allows you to design the powertrain for your vehicle. You can choose from a variety of different transmission types, including manual, automatic, and CVT transmissions. You can also specify the gear ratios for each gear.
The Suspension tab allows you to design the suspension for your vehicle. You can choose from a variety of different suspension types, including independent and solid axle suspensions. You can also specify the spring rates, damping rates, and ride height for each suspension component.
The Bodywork tab allows you to design the bodywork for your vehicle. You can choose from a variety of different body styles, including sedans, coupes, and SUVs. You can also specify the materials used for each body panel.

The Simulation Section

The simulation section is where you can simulate your vehicle in real-world conditions. The simulation section is divided into a number of different tabs, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the vehicle’s performance.

The Performance tab allows you to simulate the performance of your vehicle in a variety of different conditions. You can test the vehicle’s acceleration, top speed, and braking distance.
The Handling tab allows you to simulate the handling of your vehicle in a variety of different conditions. You can test the vehicle’s cornering ability, stability, and ride quality.
The Crash tab allows you to simulate the crashworthiness of your vehicle in a variety of different conditions. You can test the vehicle’s ability to withstand frontal, side, and rear impacts.

The Media Section

The media section is where you can create and share media for your vehicle. The media section includes a variety of different tools, including a screenshot tool, a video recorder, and a 3D model viewer.