VOLVE 4.0

Toolbar Buttons

- brings up the new simulation wizard.
- open an existing simulation.
- save current simulation.
- cut selected organism (removes it from the current simulation).
- copy the selected organism to the clip board.
- paste the organism from the clip board into the current simulation.
- start the simulator (simulates a large number of steps and then updates the display).
- start the simulator, but update the display after every step. Use this button to watch the organisms interact.
- Simulate the universe 1 step.
- stop the simulation.
- Zoom in. First drag a rectangle using the left mouse, then click this button to zoom into the region.
- Zoom out.
- View all. Zoom all the way out and display entire universe.
- Examine an organism. After selecting an organism, press this button to examine the inner details of the organism. (View Organism).
- Launch the 3D Explorer program. The current simulation will be viewable using a 3D first person perspective.
- Right Click Tool. Configure the behavior of the right mouse button. See the section right click tools.