Swing GUI
The current, Swing-based graphical interface for Alchemist is being replaced by a new, JavaFX-based interface. This page currently hosts minimal information on how to use such legacy GUI.
Shortcuts
| Key binding | Active | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| L | always | (En/Dis)ables the painting of links between nodes |
| M | always | (En/Dis)ables the painting of a marker on the closest node |
| Mouse pan | in normal mode | Moves around |
| Mouse wheel | in normal mode | Zooms in/out |
| Double click | in normal mode | Opens a frame with the closest node information |
| Right click | in normal mode | Enters screen rotation mode |
| P | always | Plays/pauses the simulation |
| R | always | Enables the real-time mode |
| Left arrow | always | Speeds the simulation down (more calls to the graphics) |
| Right arrow | always | Speeds the simulation up (less calls to the graphics) |
| S | always | Enters / exits the select mode (nodes can be selected with the mouse) |
| O | in select mode | Selected nodes can be moved by drag and drop |
| E | in select mode | Enters edit mode (to manually change node contents) |