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Route mode
When in Route mode, the data in the lower half of the ship placement window is in
regards to waypoint management. A waypoint is an arbitrary point on the map (Lat,
Long) that can be chained together to create a route. During the course of a mission,
the group will steer from one waypoint to the next along the route line, and at each
waypoint you can assign unique actions.
To place a new naval group, you will need to be in the Route mode with a ship Type
selected. You may then left click on the map to place the group's starting point, which
will be waypoint 1. When you place a group, its waypoint marker (circle with its
waypoint number next to it) and route line will be colored appropriately:
White. Selected unit.
Red. A Red side unit that is not selected.
Blue. A Blue side unit that is not selected.
At waypoint one there will be a unit icon instead of a standard waypoint circle. Different
icons denote different types of units:
Naval Editor Icons (Russian/Western)
Russian NATO Unit Type
Submarine
Frigate
Aircraft carrier
Heavy cruiser
Cruiser
Medium ship/frigate
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