User Guide
10
THE DESKTOP
Read this section to learn more about elements found on the desktop of the Command & Conquer Generals
World Builder.
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Work window – The main window in the application, the Work window is where all terrain, textures,
and objects are placed and manipulated.
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Toolbar – Across the top of the Work window, the most commonly used tools are available as clickable
icons. For more information,
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Toolbar on p. 22.
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Context windows – Depending on what tool is selected, a window appears in which you configure the
settings of the tool or the object that you are placing.
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Menus – From the menu system, you can select commands to edit and view your map or change the
textures and windows of it. For more information,
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Menus on p. 14.
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Status Bar – At the bottom of the screen, the Status Bar displays current cursor positional and color
information. For more information,
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Status Bar on p. 27.
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Layers List – You can organize objects into visual layers for display purposes. Layers are listed and
manipulated in the Layers List. For more information,
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Layers List on p. 27.
A NOTE ABOUT 3D DIRECTIONS
Movements in three-dimensional space can be described in three directions. Stand up from your computer.
Let’s call the position where you are located, “Point A.”
The X-direction refers to steps to the left or right of Point A.
The Y-direction refers to steps forward or backward of Point A.
The Z-direction refers to changes in elevation from Point A. From where you’re standing, movements in the
Z-direction require you to jump into the air or dig into the ground.
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As a convention, the direction towards the top of the screen when you first load a new map is
considered North.
MAP SETTINGS
Through the Map Settings window, you can name and describe your map, as well as set the time of day. The
name and description of your map appear in the game.
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To change your map settings, select EDIT MAP SETTINGS from the Edit menu. In the window, enter a
name and a description in the spaces provided. Select time of day settings from the drop-down. To
accept the changes, click OK.
Toolbar
Object Properties
window
Work window
Menus
Layers window
Status Bar