The line should better read "1 Component per X kt", i.e. "Shield Spaces per One := 200" is 1 Shield Generator per 200 kt hull space. I think the result is always at least "1". The line "Armor per One := 1200" in a 800 kt Hull (0,66 Components...) will be rounded up to 1 component.
Actually adding a component works like a loop. Assume
"Shields per One := 200 kt", Hull Space = 800 kt, Shield Component Size 50 kt, free hull space on design only 60 kt.
1. Loop
- "Shields per One := 200 kt" results in 4 components for this hull
- Add 1 component
- Free Space is now 10 kt since the component has a size of 50 kt
2. Loop
- "Shields per One := 200 kt" results in 4 components for this hull
- Add another component to a total of 2 components
- ERROR: Not sufficient hull space to add component
- End loop and proceed with design
If you now add a component with 10 kt it will be added to the design. Everything bigger is ignored.
SE4 reads the design file from top to bottom. Therefore placing your components in a specific order is crucial for designing. Don't add "killer lines" like "X per Once := 10" except for the last line since this will fill your complete design with the component.
I hope this was clear enough to understand. If not, just keep asking!
