ACE3/docs/wiki/feature/maptools.md

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1. Overview

1.1 Line drawing

This adds the possibility to draw accurate lines on the map screen.

1.2 Map tools

This adds map tools that can be used to measure distances between two points or bearings on the map.

1.3 Plotting Board

This adds a plotting board that can be used to aid in the rapid usage and adjustment of short-ranged indirect fires, as well as quick measurements of directions and distances between points, and general land-navigation.

1.4 GPS on map

If you are equipped with a vanilla GPS it will be shown on the map. (You don't need the Map Tools item in your inventory for this.)

2. Usage

2.1 Using map tools

• To use map tools the Map Tools item is required.
• Open the map M (Arma 3 default key bind Map).
• Press the self interaction key Ctrl + ⊞ Win (ACE3 default key bind Self Interaction Key).
• Select Map tools.
• Select the type of tools you want to use.
• Note that you can drag the Roamer (map tool) around with LMB and rotate it with Ctrl + LMB.

2.2 Drawing lines

• To draw lines the Map Tools item is required.
• Press ALT + LMB to start the line, left click again to end it.
• To delete a line press Del around the center of the line.
• Note that you can change the color of the lines by clicking on one of the coloured column on top of the screen (While the map is opened).

2.3 Using the plotting board

• To use map tools the Plotting Board item is required.
• Open the map M (Arma 3 default key bind Map).
• Press the self interaction key Ctrl + ⊞ Win (ACE3 default key bind Self Interaction Key).
• Select Show Plotting Board.
• Note that you can drag the Plotting Board around with LMB and rotate the different parts of the Plotting Board, each independently from each other, with Ctrl + LMB.
• When a new marker (Local or Group Channel) is created on the inner circle of the Plotting board, the marker will move accordingly when the Plotting Board gets moved or rotated.

2.4 Drawing lines

• You can draw lines on the plotting board.
• These lines are removed from the map once the plotting board is hidden, but they restored when the plotting board is shown again.
• These lines are moved along with the plotting board when the plotting board is dragged.