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− | + | The '''Note''' function from the main game screen (activated via the {{k|N}} key) allows the player to place a short comment that is attached to a single tile. Once one or more Notes are in place on the map, they are invisible until Notes is activated again, and activating it also allows one to find the closest Note. | |
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− | + | ===Symbol selection=== | |
+ | When you first open the Note function, you will notice 3 flashing X's - one bright and two greyed out. You will be change between these sub-menus using the {{k|c}}hange key. The contrast is not great, and the flashing doesn't help - look closely to make sure you're on the desired sub-menu. | ||
− | + | The first step is to select what symbol you want to use to mark the tile you will select. This only a "finder" - the text will be chosen in a moment. This is on the top line, the long list of symbols. Hit {{k|c}}hange to get that X bright, and then use the {{k|+}}/{{k|-}} (or {{k|/}} and {{k|*}}) keys to scroll across and choose your symbol - you have a lot to choose from. | |
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− | The first step is to select what symbol you want to use to mark the tile you will select. This only a | ||
To change the text color, hit {{k|c}}hange again and use the same selector keys to choose your desired color. The X will go all across all 16 colors. | To change the text color, hit {{k|c}}hange again and use the same selector keys to choose your desired color. The X will go all across all 16 colors. | ||
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Then select the background color, by hitting {{k|c}}hange again and doing likewise. For background, you only have the 8 thicker colors on the left to choose from. | Then select the background color, by hitting {{k|c}}hange again and doing likewise. For background, you only have the 8 thicker colors on the left to choose from. | ||
− | If you change your mind, cycle through symbols and colors until you're happy | + | If you change your mind, cycle through symbols and colors until you're happy. |
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− | === | + | ===Placement=== |
− | + | The next step is to select where the Note will be placed. Move the cursor using the standard navigation keys (up/down/left/right arrows), and once that is over the tile you want to label, hit {{k|p}}. The symbol you selected will be flashing in that location - unfortunately, if the cursor is over it, you will not be able to see this - trust that it's there, or look in the upper left corner of the Note screen for the symbol you chose. | |
− | + | (If no other Notes are nearby, you can move it to see - if they are, you will still see it, but another might be flashing, indicating that one is selected. Confirm you have the one you want by looking in the upper left corner of the Note screen for the symbol you just placed.) | |
− | === | + | ===Note text=== |
+ | The next step is the text itself - hit {{k|n}} and type away. You have about 4 lines (on that screen) - not limitless, but should be ample for most purposes. When you're done typing, hit {{k|Enter}}, and it's done. | ||
− | + | Then move the cursor, place a symbol (new or the same) and make a new Note, or hit {{k|space}} to exit. | |
===Editing/Deleting=== | ===Editing/Deleting=== | ||
− | + | To select an existing Note, just open the Note menu, and move the cursor to the Note you want - the nearest one on that [[z-level]] will flash and be seen in the upper left corner of the Note menu, and that is close enough. | |
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− | To select an existing Note, just open the Note menu, and move the cursor to the Note you want - the nearest one will flash and be seen in the upper left corner of the Note menu, and that is close enough | ||
To edit, just hit {{k|n}} again - it's a painfully simple program, so you can either add or erase and retype, no proper text editing. | To edit, just hit {{k|n}} again - it's a painfully simple program, so you can either add or erase and retype, no proper text editing. | ||
− | + | To delete that Note, just hit {{k|d}}. CAUTION - each time you hit {{k|d}}, you will delete the nearest Note on that [[z-level]] - use with care, or other nearby Notes will get deleted. You cannot recover a deleted Note. | |
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− | To delete that Note, just hit {{k|d}}. CAUTION - each time you hit {{k|d}}, you will delete the | ||
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