Menu Bar
The menu bar has the following commands:
File
- New - Starts a new simulation.
- Load - Loads a simulation from a save file chosen by the user.
- Save - Saves the current simulation to the default save file.
- Save As... - Saves the current simulation to a save file chosen by the user.
- Exit - Closes the Mars Simulation Project.
Tools
- Mars Navigator - Checkbox opens or closes the Mars Navigator tool.
- Search Tool - Checkbox opens or closes the Search tool.
- Time Tool - Checkbox opens or closes the Time tool.
- Monitor Tool - Checkbox opens or closes the Monitor tool.
- Sound Tool - Checkbox opens or closes the Sound tool.
- Mission Tool - Checkbox opens or closes the Mission tool.
Help
- About The Mars Simulation Project - Opens a window with information about the project, credits and license info.
- User Guide - Opens this User Guide window.
The buttons on the menu bar perform the following actions:
File Buttons
- New - Starts a new simulation.
- Load - Loads a simulation from a save file chosen by the user.
- Save - Saves the current simulation to the default save file.
- Save As... - Saves the current simulation to a save file chosen by the user.
Tool Buttons
- Mars Navigator Tool - Opens the Mars Navigator tool.
- Search Tool - Opens the Search tool.
- Time Tool - Opens the Time tool.
- Monitor Tool - Opens the Monitor tool.
- Sound Tool - Opens the Sound tool.
- Mission Tool - Opens the Mission tool.
Other Buttons
- User Guide - Opens this User Guide window.