MacroSystem Columbus - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Page
1. General information.......................................................................................... 5
1.1 General information.............................................................................. 5
1.2 What is Columbus? ............................................................................... 5
1.3 Installation/starting the Program ......................................................... 5
1.4 Notices regarding other programs ...................................................... 6
1.5 Tips on recording maps........................................................................ 6
2. Operation ........................................................................................................... 7
2.1 The route................................................................................................ 7
(1) Line............................................................................................. 7
(2) Way points................................................................................. 7
(3) Key points .................................................................................. 7
(4) Starting point............................................................................. 7
(5) Head ........................................................................................... 7
(6) Finishing point........................................................................... 7
2.2 Transition effects................................................................................... 11
2. The Menus ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1 “Points” menu....................................................................................... 11
3.2 “Look” menu......................................................................................... 11
3.3 “Transition” menu ................................................................................ 12
3.4 “Inscription” menu ............................................................................... 12
3.5 “Timing” menu ..................................................................................... 12
3.6 “Global settings” menu........................................................................ 12
3.7 Time control........................................................................................... 14
3.8 Preview .................................................................................................. 14
3.9 Archives ................................................................................................. 14
3.10 Default.................................................................................................. 14
3.11 Selecting objects................................................................................. 14
Supplied maps ............................................................................................ 15
4. Notes on the Power Key-Option ...................................................................... 17
5. Application examples ....................................................................................... 19
5.1 Creating a route..................................................................................... 19
5.2 Changing how the key points look...................................................... 20
5.3 Fading the head object in and out....................................................... 22
5.4 Labeling the points ............................................................................... 23
5.5 A cruise including video footage of day trips on land ...................... 24
5.6 Encircling a person ............................................................................... 26