Tactical Window (UFO2000) - Revision history

Winterheart: /* Throwing */

2015-06-15T06:47:36Z

Throwing

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	The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.		The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.

			[[Category:UFO2000]]

7Saturn: /* Throwing */

2015-06-14T14:00:56Z

Throwing

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	If you want to be sure, what trajectory a grenade or other item will take, when thrown, hold down the ALT-key during pointing where to throw.		If you want to be sure, what trajectory a grenade or other item will take, when thrown, hold down the ALT-key during pointing where to throw.

	[[file:throw.png]]		[[file:throw.png\|500 px]]

	The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.		The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.

7Saturn: /* Throwing */

2015-06-14T13:59:22Z

Throwing

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	== Throwing ==		== Throwing ==
	If you want to be sure, what trajectory a grenade or other item will take, when thrown, hold down the ALT-key during pointing where to throw.		If you want to be sure, what trajectory a grenade or other item will take, when thrown, hold down the ALT-key during pointing where to throw.

	[[file:throw.png]]		[[file:throw.png]]

	The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.		The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.

7Saturn: /* Symbols */

2015-06-14T13:58:00Z

Symbols

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	A »+« over the selected unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.		A »+« over the selected unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.
			= Additional information =
			== Movement ==
			If you hold down the CTRL-key, UFO2000 will show you, which way a soldier will take, to reach the field, you are currently pointing at.

			[[file:move.png]]

			It also shows you, how many time units this will cost. If the way would require an additional round, to get there, the numbering simply starts over again, after reaching < 3 TUs. Useful to avoid certain surprises, when the terrain isn't that simple (e. g. doors or other obstacles on the way).
			== Aiming ==
			If you point at a certain position for aiming, you can hold down the ALT-key, to show the line of fire.

			[[file:aim.png]]

			It's yellow for the obstacle free part of the LOF. Behind an obstacle, it turns more red-orange. If you want to further specify, where a soldier shall aim at the target, you can hold down SHIFT-key when giving the fire-command. You then will get a selection of modes, where to aim precisely.
			== Throwing ==
			If you want to be sure, what trajectory a grenade or other item will take, when thrown, hold down the ALT-key during pointing where to throw.
			[[file:throw.png]]
			The target doesn't necessarily need to be on the ground! That way you can get the unit to throw over certain obstacles. The color of the obstacle free part of the trajectory is blue. If there's an obstacle in the way, it will show a red part behind that obstacle. If you point outside the range of throwing of that unit (18 tiles), the part, which is to much, will turn in darker blue.

7Saturn: /* Control panel */

2015-06-14T13:31:52Z

Control panel

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	# Show inventory screen.		# Show inventory screen.
	# Center the Battlescape Screen onto the current unit.		# Center the Battlescape Screen onto the current unit.
	# Select the next unit. When reaching the end of the ~~soldier~~ list, will cycle back to the beginning.		# Select the next unit. When reaching the end of the units list, will cycle back to the beginning.
	# Select the next unit and forget the current one. (Meaning: repeated use of 8. or 9. will no longer select it. You can still select it manually, though.) Use when you won't be moving the current ~~soldier~~ any more in this turn.		# Select the next unit and forget the current one. (Meaning: repeated use of 8. or 9. will no longer select it. You can still select it manually, though.) Use this, when you won't be moving the current unit any more in this turn.
	# Hide or reveal the roof or ceiling. Useful for viewing inside enclosed areas.		# Hide or reveal the roof or ceiling. Useful for viewing inside enclosed areas.
	# Open the Options menu. Use this to modify the firing, scrolling, movement speed and other settings.		# Open the Options menu. Use this to modify the firing, scrolling, movement speed and other settings.
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	# Click here to view detailed vital statistics, including current armour values. Also the current round number is displayed here.		# Click here to view detailed vital statistics, including current armour values. Also the current round number is displayed here.
	# Information panel detailing the name, and the current status. The green bar, and the number corresponds to the current TUs available, with the orange bar and number for the current energy. Likewise with the red bar and number for the current health and the purple bar and number representing the morale level.		# Information panel detailing the name, and the current status. The green bar, and the number corresponds to the current TUs available, with the orange bar and number for the current energy. Likewise with the red bar and number for the current health and the purple bar and number representing the morale level.
	# Currently selected ~~soldier~~.		# Currently selected unit.
	# Mouse cursor and selection box. Select a tile and left click to move. Move to the edge of the screen to scroll along the board. Right click to have the currently selected unit face that direction or open a door, when standing in front of it.		# Mouse cursor and selection box. Select a tile and left click to move. Move to the edge of the screen to scroll along the board. Right click to have the currently selected unit face that direction or open a door, when standing in front of it.
	# Opponent unit sighted buttons. Left-click to center the screen on the indexed alien. These buttons are assigned in "increasing order" in terms of the appropriate file. In particular, the numerically highest alien sighted will also be the highest rank sighted.		# Opponent unit sighted buttons. Left-click to center the screen on the indexed alien. These buttons are assigned in "increasing order" in terms of the appropriate file. In particular, the numerically highest alien sighted will also be the highest rank sighted.
	# Opponents number. It identifies a ~~soldier~~ together with the sighted-button.		# Opponents number. It identifies a unit together with the sighted-button.
	# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the ~~soldiers~~ field.		# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the units field.

	==== X-COM interface ====		==== X-COM interface ====
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	# Show inventory screen.		# Show inventory screen.
	# Center the Battlescape Screen onto the current unit.		# Center the Battlescape Screen onto the current unit.
	# Select the next unit. When reaching the end of the ~~soldier~~ list, will cycle back to the beginning.		# Select the next unit. When reaching the end of the units list, will cycle back to the beginning.
	# Select the next unit and forget the current one. (Meaning: repeated use of 8. or 9. will no longer select it. You can still select it manually, though.) Use when you won't be moving the current ~~soldier~~ any more in this turn.		# Select the next unit and forget the current one. (Meaning: repeated use of 8. or 9. will no longer select it. You can still select it manually, though.) Use this, when you won't be moving the current unit any more in this turn.
	# Hide or reveal the roof or ceiling. Useful for viewing inside enclosed areas.		# Hide or reveal the roof or ceiling. Useful for viewing inside enclosed areas.
	# Open the Options menu. Use this to modify the firing, scrolling, movement speed and other settings.		# Open the Options menu. Use this to modify the firing, scrolling, movement speed and other settings.
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	# Click here to view detailed vital statistics, including current armour values. Also the current round number is displayed here.		# Click here to view detailed vital statistics, including current armour values. Also the current round number is displayed here.
	# Information panel detailing the name, and the current status. The green bar, and the number corresponds to the current TUs available, with the orange bar and number for the current energy. Likewise with the red bar and number for the current health and the purple bar and number representing the morale level.		# Information panel detailing the name, and the current status. The green bar, and the number corresponds to the current TUs available, with the orange bar and number for the current energy. Likewise with the red bar and number for the current health and the purple bar and number representing the morale level.
	# Currently selected ~~soldier~~.		# Currently selected unit.
	# Mouse cursor and selection box. Select a tile and left click to move. Move to the edge of the screen to scroll along the board. Right click to have the currently selected unit face that direction or open a door, when standing in front of it.		# Mouse cursor and selection box. Select a tile and left click to move. Move to the edge of the screen to scroll along the board. Right click to have the currently selected unit face that direction or open a door, when standing in front of it.
	# Opponent unit sighted buttons. Left-click to center the screen on the indexed alien. These buttons are assigned in "increasing order" in terms of the appropriate file. In particular, the numerically highest alien sighted will also be the highest rank sighted.		# Opponent unit sighted buttons. Left-click to center the screen on the indexed alien. These buttons are assigned in "increasing order" in terms of the appropriate file. In particular, the numerically highest alien sighted will also be the highest rank sighted.
	# Opponents number. It identifies a ~~soldier~~ together with the sighted-button.		# Opponents number. It identifies a unit together with the sighted-button.
	# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the ~~soldiers~~ field.		# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the units field.

	==== Map overview ====		==== Map overview ====
	[[file:mapoverview.png]]		[[file:mapoverview.png]]

	You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every ~~soldier~~ beneath the map, as well as the number of remaining ~~soldiers~~ of both parties. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every ~~soldier~~. Your own ~~soldiers~~ are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.		You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every unit beneath the map, as well as the number of remaining units of both parties. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every unit. Your own units are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.

	==== Chat console ====		==== Chat console ====
	On the lower end of the screen you will find a grey field, where you can type in messages for your opponent. You can change the size of the area, where sent and received messages are displayed, by SHIFT+UP and SHIFT+DOWN. It also contains status-messages, like, when a ~~soldier~~ is killed, or one side has ended its turn.		On the lower end of the screen you will find a grey field, where you can type in messages for your opponent. You can change the size of the area, where sent and received messages are displayed, by SHIFT+UP and SHIFT+DOWN. It also contains status-messages, like, when a unit is killed, or one side has ended its turn.

	= Symbols =		= Symbols =

7Saturn: /* Symbols */

2015-06-14T13:28:57Z

Symbols

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	= Symbols =		= Symbols =
			== (Blue) arrow over soldier ==
			[[File:plus.png\|Arrows indicate the soldier being the active one.]]

			The soldier with these arrows on top, is the currently active soldier. It will carry out orders you give it. If the lower part of the arrows is blueish, then the unit is currently kneeling.

	== Plus over soldier ==		== Plus over soldier ==
	[[File:plus.png\|The plus indicates something laying on the ground, beneath the soldier.]]		[[File:plus.png\|The plus indicates something laying on the ground, beneath the soldier.]]

	A »+« over the selected unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.		A »+« over the selected unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.

7Saturn: /* Plus over soldier */

2015-06-14T13:25:31Z

Plus over soldier

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	= Symbols =		= Symbols =
	== Plus over soldier ==		== Plus over soldier ==
	~~A »+« over a unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.~~
	[[File:plus.png\|The plus indicates something laying on the ground, beneath the soldier.]]		[[File:plus.png\|The plus indicates something laying on the ground, beneath the soldier.]]

			A »+« over the selected unit indicates, that the soldier is standing on a field with items laying around. You could pick them up via inventory menu.

7Saturn: /* Map overview */

2015-06-14T13:24:10Z

Map overview

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	You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every soldier beneath the map, as well as the number of remaining soldiers of both parties. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every soldier. Your own soldiers are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.		You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every soldier beneath the map, as well as the number of remaining soldiers of both parties. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every soldier. Your own soldiers are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.

			==== Chat console ====
			On the lower end of the screen you will find a grey field, where you can type in messages for your opponent. You can change the size of the area, where sent and received messages are displayed, by SHIFT+UP and SHIFT+DOWN. It also contains status-messages, like, when a soldier is killed, or one side has ended its turn.

	= Symbols =		= Symbols =

7Saturn: /* Map overview */

2015-06-14T13:21:18Z

Map overview

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	==== Map overview ====		==== Map overview ====
	[[mapoverview.png]]		[[file:mapoverview.png]]
	You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every soldier beneath the map. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every soldier. Your own soldiers are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.
			You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every soldier beneath the map, as well as the number of remaining soldiers of both parties. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every soldier. Your own soldiers are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.

	= Symbols =		= Symbols =

7Saturn: /* X-COM interface */

2015-06-14T13:20:20Z

X-COM interface

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	# Opponents number. It identifies a soldier together with the sighted-button.		# Opponents number. It identifies a soldier together with the sighted-button.
	# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the soldiers field.		# units marker for selected unit. Lower Arrow-part will turn blue, if unit is kneeling. A »+« indicates items laying beneath the soldiers field.

			==== Map overview ====
			[[mapoverview.png]]
			You can switch on the map-overview on the right hand side, by SHIFT+LEFT, resp., turn it off with SHIFT+RIGHT. It shows you armour- and health-values of every soldier beneath the map. The map itself shows the entire map, including the not discovered parts in black, the discovered parts in greyed, and also the view-area of every soldier. Your own soldiers are represented by a yellow dot, opponents' are red. This is very useful so see, if you have any blind spots.

	= Symbols =		= Symbols =