Interface
A basic guide to the interface of RoboCo. Click the links in the table below to learn more about a specific tool or command.
1 | Menu | Opens the menu. Gives you the option to Return to Title Screen, access Options, or Quit. |
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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 transmitter controls for their robots. |
7 | Paint Themes | The Paint Themes 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. |