Interface

A basic guide to the interface of RoboCo

1	Menu	Opens the menu. Gives you the option to Return to Title Screen, access Options, or Quit.
2	Save and Load	Save and load your robots.
3	Parts	The Parts Menu, where players can access all robot building components.
4	Constructs	The Constructs Menu, where players can access pre-built robot parts for rapid robot construction.
5	Properties	The Properties Menu, where players can edit and tune the attributes of powered parts.
6	Controls	The Controls Menu, where players can edit and tune the attributes of powered parts.
7	Materials	The Materials Menu, where players can edit and tune the color and design of their robot.
8	Debug Console	A console for debugging your Python scripts for robot programming.
9	Camera Mode	Toggle between different camera modes.
10	Edit Mode Options	Change edit mode views.
11	Hints	Access to helpful in-game hints.
12	Main Objectives	Goals for the level (can be toggled on or off).
13	Bonus	Display of robot cost and time to complete the level.
14	Activate Button	Use this button to enter Active Mode and operate your robot. Press it again to enter Edit Mode.
15	Select Tool	This tool is used to click and drag parts in the build zone.
16	Translate Tool	This tool is used to move parts along the 3 axes.
17	Rotate Tool	This tool is used to rotate parts along the 3 axes.
18	Resize Tool	This tool is used to resize parts along the 3 axes.
19	Joint Tool	With a joint selected, this tool cycles through joint types or clears joints.
20	Erase Tool	This allows players to click on parts to delete them.
21	Paint Tool	This tool is used to paint robot parts by clicking
22	Send to Ground	This will send a player’s robot to the ground.
23	Undo	This is used to undo an action.
24	Redo	This is used to redo an action.
25	Trash	This button deletes the entire robot from the build zone.