Menu Breakdown

File

New

Creates a new file.

Open

Opens an existing file.

Save

Saves the current map.

Save As

Saves the current map under a different filename.

Exit

Exit A* Explorer.

Pathing

Run A*

Runs the A* Algorithm.

Step A*

Steps the A* algorithm.

Run to Breakpoint

Runs the A* algorithm until a breakpoint or breaking condition is met.

Brush Weight

Opens up a pop-up menu that allows you to specify the weight of the brush.

Debug Setup

Allows you to select/deselect breaking conditions.

Allow Diagonal

Allows the A* to travel diagonally (0,0) to (1,1) for instance.

Relative Costing

Changes the cost function to one that favours relative movement. As in, it favour moving along similar weights rather than the lowest. This is more realistic in certain environments.

Continous Update

Will re-run the A* upon every mouse-click. Note that the A* tree is disabled when this option is set.

Display Goal Node

Will make the A* tree display the goal node.

View

Toolbar

Displays/hides the toolbar

Status Bar

Displays/hides the status bar

A* Route

Displays/hides the route the A* has found. Tip: If you select this while stepping, it will display the current best incomplete route.

New	Creates a new file.
Open	Opens an existing file.
Save	Saves the current map.
Save As	Saves the current map under a different filename.
Exit	Exit A* Explorer.

Run A*	Runs the A* Algorithm.
Step A*	Steps the A* algorithm.
Run to Breakpoint	Runs the A* algorithm until a breakpoint or breaking condition is met.
Brush Weight	Opens up a pop-up menu that allows you to specify the weight of the brush.
Debug Setup	Allows you to select/deselect breaking conditions.
Allow Diagonal	Allows the A* to travel diagonally (0,0) to (1,1) for instance.
Relative Costing	Changes the cost function to one that favours relative movement. As in, it favour moving along similar weights rather than the lowest. This is more realistic in certain environments.
Continous Update	Will re-run the A* upon every mouse-click. Note that the A* tree is disabled when this option is set.
Display Goal Node	Will make the A* tree display the goal node.

Toolbar	Displays/hides the toolbar
Status Bar	Displays/hides the status bar
A* Route	Displays/hides the route the A* has found. Tip: If you select this while stepping, it will display the current best incomplete route.