Superstructure editor

[axe99]

I swear RtW1 had a button/button combo that could be held down and it would make the line snap to the nearest 45 degrees (which I found super-helpful for getting appropriately aligned transverse or longitudinal lines).  Is this still a thing?  If still the same buttons, feel free to embarrass me .

Also interested in any other superstructure editor tips, particularly for getting well-aligned assymetric superstructures (my first converted CVL has a somewhat superstructure!) but also anything else.  I think the X and Y coordinates are tops, but they call for a rather steady hand given the scale (if someone knows the number of the 'middle Y pixel' that'd also be handy).  Apologies for my lack of superstructure design expertise!

[garrisonchisholm]

May 21, 2019 16:45:40 GMT -6 axe99 said:

I swear RtW1 had a button/button combo that could be held down and it would make the line snap to the nearest 45 degrees (which I found super-helpful for getting appropriately aligned transverse or longitudinal lines).  Is this still a thing?  If still the same buttons, feel free to embarrass me .

Also interested in any other superstructure editor tips, particularly for getting well-aligned assymetric superstructures (my first converted CVL has a somewhat superstructure!) but also anything else.  I think the X and Y coordinates are tops, but they call for a rather steady hand given the scale (if someone knows the number of the 'middle Y pixel' that'd also be handy).  Apologies for my lack of superstructure design expertise!

When I first saw your thread topic I thought it said "Supernatural editor", and gee-whiz does that sound funky.  

I am not the best for "tips & tricks", but I am sure someone knows that of which you speak.

[snwh]

S will snap to 45 and 90 degree angles. d will undo the last point you put down.

also, if you eally want to get something precise, you could zoom in, lower your mouse sensitivity, and use the little x/y widget. but thats a bit of work :3

I also hear you can edit the ship save, which could make some things easier.

[axe99]

Cheers snwh. Dag-nab-it, I remember s now that you mention it. My virtual sailors thank you for your help . I also didn't think of zooming in, so some facepalming going on here. I did not know of 'd' (or can't remember knowing....), that's also super helpful. @garrisonchisolm might say it's supernaturally helpful .