SimSurface Tools
The tool palette of SimSurface is designed to encourage and
facilitate inquiry-based learning. The tools and their descriptions follow.(Note: remember to
take into account the "snap to charge" option in the Settings dialog box--when this option is set, SimSurface will
always assume that the user intends to click on charges, and any click near a charge will
automatically be moved to that charge).
 Mover
Allows user to move the charges around--just click on
the charge you want to move and drag it to the desired location.
Option-click allows you to set the coordinates directly. (Note: remember to
take into account the "snap to charge" option in the Settings dialog box)
Measures the distance (in pixels)
between charges (or any two points). Click on the first point and drag to
the next. DIstance is displayed in the Info window.
Measures any angle. Click on three points
in succession and the
angle (the second point will be the vertex of the angle) will be displayed
in the Info window.
Adds a single charge to the charge window. Click where you want
the new charge to be.
Removes a charge. Click on the charge you want obliterated.
 Pin (fix the location of) a charge
Causes a charge to remain
in place for subsequent randomization and/or annealing. It is also the
"unpin" tool--that is, if you want to unpin a charge, simply click on it with
this tool.
Shows the coordinates (x,y) of the charge.
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