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invisible in the world until the unit is activated. If you wish to have the unit visible in the
world but inactive until activation, check this box.
MODAL BUTTONS. Three modal buttons control what is displayed on the lower half of
the Naval Group Properties placement window. These include: ROUTE, TRIGGERED
ACTIONS, and SUMMARY.
Route mode
When in Route mode, the data in the lower half of the vehicle placement window is in
regards to waypoint management. Waypoints are arbitrary points on the map (Lat /
Long) that can be chained together to create a route. During the course of a mission,
the group will drive from one waypoint to the next along the route line and at each
waypoint you can assign unique actions (like a formation).
To place a new vehicle group, you will need to be in the Route mode and have a vehicle
group selected. You may then left click on the map to place the group‟s starting point,
which will also 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 will be a unit icon instead of a standard waypoint circle. Different icons
denote different types of units:
Ground Unit ME Icons (Russian/Western)
Russian NATO Unit Type
Tank
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Combat reconnaissance vehicle
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Transport
Civilian vehicle
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