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This page collects a list of short (1-3 sentences) tips for using OpenRocket. Later on they may be included in the software as a "tip of the day" system. | This page collects a list of short (1-3 sentences) tips for using OpenRocket. Later on they may be included in the software as a "tip of the day" system. | ||
| + | = General use = | ||
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| + | * You can type in equations in the entry fields instead of numbers. For example, to double a length you can type '''3.1*2'''. | ||
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| + | * The component tree will display any component comments as tool tips. You can set the comment on the '''Comment''' tab of the component configuration dialog. | ||
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| + | * If you want to always load a specific .ork file, you can specify the filename as a command line argument when starting openrocket. | ||
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| + | = Rocket design = | ||
* Motors can be attached to either body tubes or inner tubes. You can attach one on the '''Motor''' tab of the configuration dialog. | * Motors can be attached to either body tubes or inner tubes. You can attach one on the '''Motor''' tab of the configuration dialog. | ||
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* You can scale a single component or an entire design using '''Edit''' → '''Scale...''' | * You can scale a single component or an entire design using '''Edit''' → '''Scale...''' | ||
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Revision as of 16:14, 25 September 2012
This page collects a list of short (1-3 sentences) tips for using OpenRocket. Later on they may be included in the software as a "tip of the day" system.
General use
- You can type in equations in the entry fields instead of numbers. For example, to double a length you can type 3.1*2.
- The component tree will display any component comments as tool tips. You can set the comment on the Comment tab of the component configuration dialog.
- If you want to always load a specific .ork file, you can specify the filename as a command line argument when starting openrocket.
Rocket design
- Motors can be attached to either body tubes or inner tubes. You can attach one on the Motor tab of the configuration dialog.
- You can scale a single component or an entire design using Edit → Scale...