# Use the map

The Map Screen consists of three parts. The Map, which is the main centre part of the map screen; the Sidebar which appear on the left-hand side of the screen that can be hidden or open; and the Alternate bar, which appears to provide or prompt you for more information about the tools you are using.

How to use the map

# Map navigation

There are several ways to navigate using the map with zoom controls, panning and searching for streets.

# Zoom in

Keyboard Tablet Mouse Button 2D Button 3D
Plus Symbol (+) Hand Pinching
Pinch out
Scroll wheel forward
Scroll wheel forward
Scroll wheel forward Scroll wheel backwards

# Zoom out

Keyboard Tablet Mouse Button 2D Button 3D
Minus Symbol (-) Hand Pinching
Pinch in
Scroll wheel forward
Scroll wheel backwards
Scroll wheel forward Scroll wheel backwards

# Panning (2D / 3D)

To move the map click and hold the left mouse button and drag the map to a new place.

# Tilt screen 2D

To view the map from different angles click and hold the right mouse button and move the mouse.

Alternatively, press and and hold the Tilt icon button, found in the top left corner of the map screen.

How to use the map

# 3D Camera control

Using the navigation controls above can help orientate the map, but when using Civillo in 3D it can be useful to have a fine-control of the the camera angle.

The WASD keys can be used in conjunction with the mouse to control the camera movement.

Camera moves forwards Camera moves backwards Camera moves left Camera moves right
W key being pressed S key being pressed A key being pressed D key being pressed
Last Updated: 20/05/2021