Your input tools are keyboard and mouse. For many menu items, keyboard shortcuts are available and in the dialog windows you can jump from element to element by using the Tab key. Alternatively you can use the mouse for navigating on the screen and selecting items. CrysMAS requires a three key mouse or a mouse with scroll wheel. Depending on the mode of operation, the mouse buttons have different functions.
Mouse button | Geometry Mode | Material Mode | Simulation Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
left mouse button | Press and hold: select a rectangle, zoom in. | Press and hold: select a rectangle, zoom in. | Click: Select 1 region, Press and hold: select a rectangle, zoom in. |
middle mouse button | Draw points and lines. Copy button activated: Copy selected elements. Move button activated: Move selected elements. | Not assigned. | Select/unselect 1 drawing line. Select/unselect 1 line of the auxiliary drawing for the block structure. |
right mouse button | Select points, lines and rectangles | Not assigned. | Define a point. |
For further key functions and shortcuts see Key Functions and Shortcuts.