The current OpenRocket file format is "documented" only as the reference implementation. This will hopefully change in the future. The "version" attribute of the tag describes the file format version used, while the "creator" attribute MAY describe the software and version used to write the document. The file format version is increased every time the format is changed. The minor number is increased when changes are made that are mostly backward-compatible, meaning that older software versions should be able to read the design sans the new features. The major number is increased when changes are made that render the design problematic or impossible to read for older software. For maximum compatibility software should save a file in the oldest file format version that supports all the necessary design features. The following file format versions exist: 1.0: File format version of the first public release (OpenRocket 0.9.0) 1.1: Introduced with OpenRocket 0.9.4. Adds support for saving fin tabs (, and elements) and allows attaching subcomponents to a tube coupler (previously forbidden). 1.2: Introduced with OpenRocket 1.1.1. Adds the tag to motor definitions. The digest uniquely identifies the functional characteristics of a particular thrust curve motor. 1.3: Introduced with OpenRocket 1.1.9. Adds the and parameters to the simulation conditions element. 1.4: Introduced with OpenRocket 12.03. Adds the launchrodvelocity and deploymentvelocity attributes to element. The motor digesting algorithm was changed. Adds and elements to stage components (except sustainer). 1.5: Introduced with OpenRocket 12.09. Added ComponentPresets. Added lowerstageseparation as recovery device deployment event. Added section for supporting datatypes other than internal ones. Currently only supports datatypes from custom expressions. 1.6: Introduced with OpenRocket 13.04. Added component Appearances (decals & paint) Added configurable parameters to recovery devices, motor ignition and separation. 1.7: Introduced with OpenRocket 15.03. Added simulation extensions and related configuration. Support for TubeFins. 1.8: Introduced with OpenRocket 22.02. Added new RailButton (, Pods (), and Booster () components Added separate internal appearance option () for Body Tubes, Nose Cones, Transitions, Inner Tubes, Launch Lugs, and Fins. Added PhotoStudio settings saving () Added override CD parameter () Added stage activeness remembrance ( under ) Added parameter for Nose Cones Separated into individual parameters for mass, CG, and CD. Rename to ( remains for backward compatibility) Rename to ( remains for backward compatibility) Rename to ( remains for backward compatibility) 1.9: Introduced with OpenRocket 23.09. Added ID for each rocket component, to in turn add this ID as a source for flight events. 1.10: Introduced with OpenRocket 24.XX. Added a priority attribute to simulation warnings. Added document preferences (). Added wind model settings (), and windmodeltype to simulation conditions. Added warning flight events