Common User Controls

Throughout the software, there are several commonly used controls. These controls are outlined below.

Toolbars

Toolbars are found throughout the software and are used to help manage items within the relevant control. Each tool, and its functionalty are summarised below.

General

Tool	Description
Add File/Folder	Use these buttons to add a new entry or folder into the corresponding control.
Delete File(s)	Use these buttons to delete selected files or clear all files within the corresponding control.
Collapse/Expand	Use these buttons to automatically expand or collapse entries within a control to a specified level.
Sort	Use these buttons to automatically sort control items by accedning or decending order.
Copy and Paste	Use these buttons to copy and paste (duplicate) selected items within the control.
Export/Import	Use these buttons to export items out of or import items into the corresponding control. This is especially helpful when setting up a new project, as items from existing projects can be imported.

Viewport

Tool	Description
Selection	Description for Selection
Zoom	Click and drag with the left mouse button to zoom in and out of the viewport.
Pan	Click and drag with the left mouse button to pan the viewport in any direction.
Rotate	Click and drag with the left mouse button to rotate the view around the mouse-down point.
Measure	Measure distances by clicking sequentially with the left mouse button to define points. The measured distance appears in the bottom right-hand corner.
Projection	Toggle between two camera projections: Orthographic: Provides a flat, two-dimensional view of the scene. This projection is useful for precise measurements and viewing objects without perspective distortion. Perspective: Adds depth and a sense of distance to the viewport, similar to how the human eye perceives space. This view is useful for understanding spatial relationships and the three-dimensional structure of the scene.
Grid	Toggle between three grid modes: Planar: Displays a flat, 2D grid overlay, useful for precise measurements and alignment in a two-dimensional plane. 3D Extents: Shows a three-dimensional grid that surrounds objects in the viewport, providing a spatial reference for better orientation in three dimensions. None: Removes the grid from view for a clearer, uninterrupted workspace.
Scale Bars	Click to show or hide the scale bar located at the bottom left corner of the viewport.
Zoom In	Click to zoom in on the viewport. Each click zooms in by a predefined increment, allowing you to focus on details within the scene.
Zoom Out	Click to zoom out from the viewport. Each click zooms out by a predefined increment, enabling you to see a larger portion of the scene.
Zoom All	Click to zoom out to fit all visible objects within the viewport. This view provides a comprehensive perspective, displaying the entire scene and all its elements.

Recurring Events

Throughout the software, recurring events can be scheduled in various locations, such as in the Rosters step or for Weather events in the Simulation tab. These events can be configured using the control displayed in the table below, which appears when adding such items

Column	Description
Non-recurring	Start Date - The date when the downtime event first occurs.
Recurring Daily	Start Date - The date when the downtime event first occurs. Daily Cadence - The interval, in days, between occurrences of the downtime. For example, a cadence of 1 means it occurs every day, 2 means every second day, and so on.
Recurring Weekly	Start Date - The date when the downtime event first occurs. Weekly Cadence - The interval, in weeks, between occurrences of the downtime. For example, a cadence of 1 means it occurs every week, 2 means every second week, and so on. Days - The days of the week on which the downtime is scheduled to occur (e.g., Monday, Wednesday).
Recurring Monthly	Ordinal - Specifies the order of the event within the month, such as "the first Monday of each month.". Day - The day of the month on which the downtime event will occur. Months - The months of the year in which the downtime is scheduled to occur.
Recurring Monthly-Days	Start Date - The date when the downtime event first occurs. Yearly Cadence - The interval, in years, between occurrences of the downtime. For example, a cadence of 1 means it occurs every year, 2 means every second year, and so on. Days - The days of the week on which the downtime is scheduled to occur. Months - The months of the year in which the downtime is scheduled to occur.
Recurring Annualy	Start Date - The date when the downtime event first occurs. Annual Cadence - The interval, in years, between occurrences of the downtime. For example, a cadence of 1 means it occurs every year, 2 means every second year, and so on.