Menu Bar
The menu bar has the following commands:
File
- New - Creates and starts a new simulation. Opens the Simulation Configuration Editor dialog.
- 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
Help
The Help menu offers some items that present information to help you using Mars Simulation Project better. They open in the same window and there are some simple back, forward and home navigation buttons to help you move around.
- About - Opens a window with information about the project, credits and license info.
- Tutorial - Shows a step-by-step tutorial for first time users.
- User Guide - Opens this User Guide window.
The buttons on the menu bar perform the following actions:
File Buttons
- New - Creates and starts a new simulation. Opens the Simulation Configuration Editor dialog.
- 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
Other Buttons