Robot Controls


In order to execute your control code, you need to be familiar with the robot controls on the interface. The row of buttons on the top right-hand side of the interface enable a simple set of controls that allow you to place the robot in the world, set its orientation, run the current controller and halt the current controller.

NOTE: when a controller is executing, you cannot edit the current world, re-set the robot or adjust the robot's orientation.


Robot Control Buttons


Run - selecting this button starts the current controller (i.e. the Robot.class file in the main directory).
Halt - selecting this button terminates the run of your controller. It is highly recommended that you halt any runs before exiting the program.
Set - selecting this button toggles it on. Once selected, move the mouse cursor into the world panel and click the mouse to place the robot. If you decide you want to change the robot's location after you place it, just click on another location. When you are done placing the robot, click on the Set button to de-select it.
Rotate - once you have placed the robot in the world panel using the Set button, click this button to adjust its orientation. Each time you click, the robot will be turned 45 degrees in a clock-wise direction.


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