MacroSystem Columbus 2 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Columbus 2
3. Archive
This is where you can store entire routes
together with all their settings thus enabling you
to use them as often as you like.
3.10 Default
You can use this button to delete the created
route together with all its settings and reset the
settings to their predefined values. The system
asks you for confirmation first.
3.11 Selecting objects
Columbus 2 provides a special window in which
you can select objects for the key points (also
the starting and finishing points) and for the
head of the line. Its user interface is similar to
the pattern selection function (image pool) that
you are already familiar with.
The Type option allows you to switch between
2D (flat) and several three-dimensional objects.
Later on you can rotate any of the types as
desired.
To select an object, simply click it in the list. The
object is shown on the right with its name and
an animated preview.
You can end the selection process by clicking
on Ok. If the Ok button is locked (i.e. you cannot
press it), the object in question is only installed
as a demo and therefore cannot be used in
Columbus 2.
Note: 2D objects should only be used for key
points since they are not particularly suitable for
movement across the map as head objects.
Supplied maps
Columbus 2 is supplied with two map
collections that are stored in the image pool.
The first product is called „Columbus 2“ (type:
images); the second map collection can be
found with the „BIG Maps Bonus“ product (type:
images).
Since these are all maps whose size exceeds the
video resolution, only a part of the map will be
displayed if you generate an empty scene in the
New (Edit) menu.
Columbus 2 maps:
These are oversized maps that allow you to
scroll over the map during the route. The
maps that you see in this selection are sorted
alphabetically from A (= Africa) to V (= Lake
Victoria).
Most of the maps can be selected with or
without town names; a + after the map name
indicates the difference (e.g. Spain and Spain +).
Some maps also include national borders.
BIG Maps Bonus maps:
These maps can be used in exactly the same
way as those listed under Columbus 2.
They are listed under a different product name
since they originate from another supplier.
Another product will soon be available providing
additional maps of the same type.
The bonus maps listed here give you an idea of
the maps to come and are fully usable in your
projects.
FAQ
Question: How do you change a head object at a
particular point?
Answer: You have defined a global head object.
If you want to change it at a particular point, you
must set a key point at that position and then
modify the look of this key point. Activate the
key point, open the Look menu and select the
Head object option. Set the Show head object
setting to Change and then select the new head
object.
Question: Why does the camera not always
follow the head object when the camera moves
across the map?
Answer: If this situation arises, activate the
Camera option in the Global settings menu.
The Camera movement setting is probably set
to automatic and the Camera points option is
probably set to only key points. Set the latter to