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* Show Map GPS when equipped with UAV Terminal * Update Maptools Documentation * Reword documentation * Reword docs, remove dash Co-authored-by: Jouni Järvinen <rautamiekka@users.noreply.github.com> * Allow GPS when terminal slot is not empty * Allow GPS on map when GPS sidepanel is available * Reword docs Co-authored-by: Grim <69561145+LinkIsGrim@users.noreply.github.com> * Return statement - remove ; and add comment Co-authored-by: Grim <69561145+LinkIsGrim@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Jouni Järvinen <rautamiekka@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Grim <69561145+LinkIsGrim@users.noreply.github.com>
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| layout | title | component | description | group | category | parent | mod | version | ||||||
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| wiki | Map Tools | maptools | Map tools, a roamer and pens. | feature | equipment | wiki | ace |
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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 have GPS capability, a GPS display will be shown on the map, indicating current grid position. (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 Toolsitem 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 Toolsitem 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 Boarditem 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.