Getting Started - Revision history

2405:ACC0:1204:213:8CF6:2C1E:AF63:5973 at 01:50, 7 November 2024

2024-11-07T01:50:52Z

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	<td>The ''Flight Simulations'' tab is where you manage and flight simulations and flight simulation plots. From here, you can add new simulations, or edit, run, or delete existing simulations. Select a single simulation, and you can even plot and export the simulation results. For more details on ow to use these functions, see [[Flight_Simulations_Details \| <font color="blue">''Flight Simulations Details''</font>]].<br /><br /></td>		<td>The ''Flight Simulations'' tab is where you manage and flight simulations and flight simulation plots. From here, you can add new simulations, or edit, run, or delete existing simulations. Select a single simulation, and you can even plot and export the simulation results. For more details on how to use these functions, see [[Flight_Simulations_Details \| <font color="blue">''Flight Simulations Details''</font>]].<br /><br /></td>
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IBHCM2: /* Selecting a Nose Cone */

2023-02-06T16:03:42Z

Selecting a Nose Cone

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	<td>'''[[File:11.01.10.~~Rocket_Build~~.~~Nose_Cone~~.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Components.Nose_Cone.Parts_Library.Highlighted.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>
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	<th>''Nose Cone'' Added</th>		<th>''Nose Cone'' Added</th>
	<td>'''[[File:11.~~01.11.Rocket_Build~~.Nose_Cone.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Components.Nose_Cone.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>
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IBHCM2: /* Rocket Views */

2023-02-06T15:51:46Z

Rocket Views

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	<th>3D Figure/3D Unfinished</th>		<th>3D Figure/3D Unfinished</th>
	<td>'''[[File:05.~~03.01.Rocket_Display~~.3D_Figure.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:~~05.04.01~~.~~Rocket_Display~~.3D_Unfinished.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.3D_Figure.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.3D_Unfinished.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>
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	<th>3D Finished</th>		<th>3D Finished</th>
	<td>'''[[File:05.~~05.01.Rocket_Display~~.3D_Finished.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.3D_Finished.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>
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IBHCM2: /* Rocket Views */

2023-02-06T15:45:39Z

Rocket Views

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	<th>Top/Side/Back View</th>		<th>Top/Side/Back View</th>
	<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Top_View.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Side_View.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Back_View.~~png~~\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]''' </td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Top_View.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Side_View.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Back_View.jpg\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]''' </td>
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IBHCM2: /* Rocket Views */

2023-02-06T15:44:33Z

Rocket Views

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	<td>The ''Side View'' and ''Back View'' are line drawings, similar to a blueprint that shows all of the rocket components and the placement of those components. Almost all of your design work will take place in the side and back views.</td>		<td>The ''Top View'', ''Side View'', and ''Back View'' are line drawings, similar to a blueprint that shows all of the rocket components and the placement of those components. Almost all of your design work will take place in the top, side, and back views.</td>
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	<th>Side/Back View</th>		<th>Top/Side/Back View</th>
	<td>'''[[File:05.01.01.~~Rocket_Display~~.~~Side~~.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:~~05.02.01~~.~~Rocket_Display~~.~~Back~~.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]''' </td>		<td>'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Top_View.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Side_View.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''<b />'''[[File:Getting_Started.Rocket_Views.Back_View.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]''' </td>
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IBHCM2: /* The User interface */

2023-02-06T06:17:29Z

The User interface

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	<th>File → Example... → </th>		<th>File → Example... → </th>
	<td>'''[[File:01~~.04.02~~.Open_Example.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:2023.01.Open_Example.png\|left\|frameless\|1028 px\|center]]'''</td>
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IBHCM2: /* The User interface */

2023-02-06T06:12:23Z

The User interface

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	The OpenRocket user interface is divided horizontally into four sections, the ''Main Menu'' (<font color="green">green</font>); the ''Task Tabs'' (<font color="black">black</font>); the ''Rocket Design, Motors & Configuration, and Flight Simulation Pane'' (<font color="red">red</font>), and the ''Rocket Views Pane'' (<font color="blue">blue</font>).		The OpenRocket user interface is divided horizontally into four sections, the ''Main Menu'' (<font color="green">green</font>); the ''Task Tabs'' (<font color="black">black</font>); the ''Rocket Design, Motors & Configuration, and Flight Simulation Pane'' (<font color="red">red</font>), and the ''Rocket Views Pane'' (<font color="blue">blue</font>).

	[[File:OR.Guide.User_Interface~~.04~~.png\|frameless\|896 px\|center\|UI of OpenRocket divided into four]]		[[File:2023.01.Guide.User_Interface.png\|frameless\|896 px\|center\|UI of OpenRocket divided into four]]

	== Main Menu ==		== Main Menu ==

Hcraigmiller: /* Main Menu */

2022-05-24T23:28:17Z

Main Menu

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	<td>'''[[File:~~OR.Guide.User_Interface~~.04.01.~~File~~.png\|left\|frameless\|256 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:02.04.01.File_Menu.png\|left\|frameless\|256 px\|center]]'''</td>
	<td>The [[File Menu \| <font color="blue">''File Menu''</font>]] is divided into five divisions by function, (1) file opening options; (2) file saving options; (3) import and export options; and (4) closing and (5) ~~quiting~~ options.		<td>The [[File Menu \| <font color="blue">''File Menu''</font>]] is divided into five divisions by function, (1) file opening options; (2) file saving options; (3) import and export options; and (4) closing and (5) quitting options.</br>
			:- <b>''New''</b> allows you to start a new project without closing the project that is currently open; you can have more than one project open at the same time. If you start a new project when you have not already started (made changes to) the current project, a new project will be opened and the empty project will be closed, leaving one project open.</br>
	:- <b>''New''</b> allows you to start a new project, without closing the project that is currently open.</br>
	:- <b>''Open...''</b> allows you to open an ''*.ork'' file that you have previously saved on your computer.</br>		:- <b>''Open...''</b> allows you to open an ''*.ork'' file that you have previously saved on your computer.</br>
	:- <b>''Open Recent''</b> opens a pull-down menu of recently opened filed from which you may choose one to reopen.</br>		:- <b>''Open Recent''</b> opens a pull-down menu of recently opened filed from which you may choose one to reopen.</br>
	:- <b>''Open Example''</b> allows you to select from and open an example project included with OpenRocket.</br>		:- <b>''Open Example''</b> allows you to select from and open an example project included with OpenRocket.</br>

	:- <b>''Save''</b> saves the changes you have made to a project that you have previously saved.</br>		:- <b>''Save''</b> saves the changes you have made to a project that you have opened or previously saved, without changing the current filename or location of the file.</br>
	:- <b>''Save as...''</b> allows you to save the project you are working ~~on to~~ a ~~new ''*.ork'' file.</br>~~		:- <b>''Save as...''</b> allows you to save the project you are working as a different filename and/or a different file location.</br>
			:- <b>''Export as''</b> allows you to export the project you are working on to a different file format, such as a Rocksim 10 (''.rkt'') file.</br>
	~~:- <b>''Import''<~~/~~b> allows you to import~~ a ~~previously saved Rocksim 10 ''*.rkt''~~ file.</br>		:- <b>''Save decal image''</b> allows you to save a decal image file used in your project (currently only the first decal). However, this option is not available until you actually add a decal to your project.</br>
	:- <b>''Export''</b> allows you to export the project you are working on to a Rocksim 10 ''*.rkt'' file.</br>		:- <b>''Print design info...''</b> allows you to select elements to print or export to a ''*.pdf" file from a drop-down menu; such as the technical details of your rocket's components, templates for your rocket's fin sets, or even the design of your rocket.<br />
	:- <b>''~~Export Decal~~''</b> allows you to ~~export~~ a decal ~~''*.jpg''~~ file (currently only the first decal).</br>
	:- <b>''Print~~/Export PDF~~''</b> allows you to select elements to print or export to a ''*.pdf" file from a drop-down menu; such as the technical details of your rocket's components, templates for your rocket's fin sets, or even the design of your rocket.<br />

	:- <b>''Close''</b> exits the current project (you will be asked whether to save unsaved changes); ''close''</b> also exits OpenRocket if there are no other open ~~projects~~.</br>		:- <b>''Close design''</b> exits the current project (you will be asked whether to save unsaved changes); ''close''</b> also exits OpenRocket if there are no other projects open.</br>
	:- <b>''Quit''</b> exits OpenRocket, checking that you have saved ~~all~~ open ~~projects~~.		:- <b>''Quit''</b> exits OpenRocket, checking to ensure that you have saved or may save each open project.

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IBHCM2: /* Viewing in Photo Studio */

2022-04-06T03:36:40Z

Viewing in Photo Studio

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 == Viewing in ''Photo Studio'' ==
 So, what will this bird look like in Flight? To really find that out, you need to add a motor first.
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 === Flying in ''Photo Studio'' ===
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IBHCM2: /* Adding Decals */

2022-04-06T03:18:39Z

Adding Decals

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      <td>'''[[File:12.10.13.Rocket_Build Appearance.Decal.png|left|frameless|128 px|center]]'''<br /><br />With the decal saved to your device, you're ready to start.</td>
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-     <td>'''[[File:12.10.16.Rocket_Build Appearance.Payload_Bay.Decal.png|left|frameless|1028 px|center]]'''</td>
+     <td>Open the Payload Bay configuration window and select the ''Appearance'' tab. Click on the ''Texture'' type to activate the selection drop-down, and select ''From file...''. Now, navigate to where you saved the decal, and select it.<br /><br />'''[[File:12.10.16.Rocket_Build Appearance.Payload_Bay.Decal.png|left|frameless|1028 px|center]]'''</td>
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 [[#Changing Color| &larr; Go to ''Changing Color'']]
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