The toolbar of the pixel editor is very similar to the toolbar of a map window; there is an extra button to select pixels, and there is a button to exit the editor.
When you leave the mouse pointer for a short period of time on top of a button, a tooltip will appear with the name of the button / the menu command that it will perform. Also the status bar at the bottom of the window may provide you with a short explanation on the effect of using the button.
The following actions can be performed:
Entire Map: |
Displays the entire map in the map window. |
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Redraw: |
Redraws the contents of the map window. |
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Allows you to measure the distance and the angle between two points in the map window. The mouse pointer will change into a pair of compasses, then:
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Pan: |
Allows you to roam through the map window when zoomed in. The mouse pointer will change into a hand, then:
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Allows you to zoom in on a selected spot or area in the map window. The mouse pointer will change into a magnifying-glass with a large plus inside, then:
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Zoom Out: |
Allows you to zoom out from a selected spot in the map window. The mouse pointer will change to a 'magnifying'-glass with a large minus inside, then:
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Allows you to select one or more existing pixels to be edited. The mouse pointer will change into a little hand. To select:
You can also press the Esc key on the keyboard to go to Select mode. |
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Exit editor: |
Leave the editor and keep all changes. The editor will be closed but the map(s) remain displayed in a map window. |
The toolbar can be hidden or shown with the Toolbar command on the Options menu. If the action of a certain button cannot be performed at a certain moment, the button appears gray.
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