MacroSystem Columbus 2 - Manual (Page 17)

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4. Notes on the Power Key Option
Besides providing shortcuts for the existing controls that you can access using the „F2“ key, Colum-
bus 2 also provides a whole range of further functions that to some extent are only available using
the keyboard. The various control options that can be accessed using the keyboard are only availa-
ble if the Power Key Option is activated.
They are listed in the table below.
Key combination (s) Description
Ins This key creates a new waypoint and configures it with the default values.
To set the waypoint, you must place the trackball pointer over the required
position on the route.
Ctrl Ins This key combination creates a new key point and configures it with the
default values (trackball pointer must be placed over the position on the
route).
Del The currently selected waypoint or key point (green) is deleted. Starting and
finishing points cannot be deleted.
Ctrl c This command copies the settings for the currently selected point into an
internal memory buffer (”clipboard“).
Ctrl v This combination applies the values that you previously copied using
to the currently selected point.
Ctrl i This creates a new point using the values that you previously copied using
(trackball pointer must be placed over the position on the route).
Ctrl s The currently selected point changes state from “way point” to “key point”
or vice-versa.
Enter The currently selected point (green) is activated (turned blue) thus allowing
you to move it. To move it, you can use the cursor keys while pressing and
holding down the
Key Option manual). After you have moved the point, you can “drop” it in
position by pressing .
Esc You can cancel moving an active point (blue) at any time by pressing .
The point turns green and jumps back to its original position.
Home The starting point of the route is selected (green).
End The finishing point of the route is selected (green).
Pg Up 5 The next point along the route towards the starting point is selected (green).
Pg Dn 6 The next point along the route towards the finishing point is selected
(green).
F13 Preview - even if the toolbar has been minimized.