Tour-Update Introduction
This PR updates the "English" version of the introduction. Regrettably, I am not much of a translator.
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features.
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[logo.png]
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[01_logo.png]
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<p><b>OpenRocket</b> is a versatile application for designing,
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simulating and optimizing model rockets. This first tour provides an
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@ -16,42 +16,44 @@ overview of the OpenRocket screens and features.
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arrows</em> on your keyboard.
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#[none]
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## FIXME: Add screenshot after dialog is complete
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#
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#<p>This is the startup screen from which you can create a new rocket
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#design or open existing designs.
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#
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#<p>For this tour, let's open an example design called <em>A simple model
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#rocket</em>.
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[02_main_window_startup_screen.png]
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<p>This is the startup screen from which you can create a new rocket
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design or open existing designs.
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<p>For this tour, let's open an example design called <em>A simple model
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rocket</em>.
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[main_window.jpg]
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[03_main_window_simple.png]
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<p>This is the main screen of OpenRocket. It is divided horizontally
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into two parts: the rocket design / flight simulation section and the
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rocket design view.
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[main_window_top.jpg]
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[04_main_window_simple_top.png]
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<p>On the top left is the component tree of the rocket design.
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It displays which components are attached to what components.
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<p>Next to it are buttons which allow adding new components to the
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rocket.
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<p>On the top right are component buttons which allow you to add different
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types of new components to the rocket.
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[main_window_bottom.jpg]
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[05_main_window_simple_bottom.png]
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<p>The bottom half of the window contains a diagram of the current
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rocket design.
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<p>The different viewing options are described in detail in the
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<a href="FIXME">Viewing options</a> tour.
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<p>OpenRocket allows you to view a design in 2D from the side and back.
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There are also three 3D views, <em>3D Figure</em>, <em>3D Unfinished</em>, and <em>3D Finished</em>.
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# <p>The different viewing options are described in detail in the
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# <a href="FIXME">Viewing options</a> tour.
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[flight_simulations.jpg]
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[06_flight_simulations_top.png]
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<p>When you select the <b>Flight simulations</b> tab, the top part of
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the window changes to show the simulations that have been defined for
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launch rod angle.
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[simulation_edit.png]
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[07_simulation_edit.png]
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<p>By double-clicking on a simulation you open the <em>Simulation edit
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dialog</em>. On the first two tabs you can define simulation options,
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on the last two tabs you can plot or export the results.
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<p>By double-clicking on a simulation you open the <b>Edit simulation</b> dialog.
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On the first two tabs you can define the <b>Launch conditions</b> and other <b>Simulation options</b>.
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<p>Simulating a rocket is described in detail in the
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<a href="FIXME">Simulating a flight</a> tour.
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# <p>Simulating a rocket is described in detail in the
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# <a href="FIXME">Simulating a flight</a> tour.
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[advanced_features.jpg]
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[08_simulation_plot.png]
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<p>Other advanced features include component analysis and automatic
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design optimization, which are covered by separate tours.
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<p>To plot or export simulation results, open the <b>Plot / Export simulation</b> dialog by
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double-clicking the <b>Simulate & Plot</b> button in the lower right-hand corner of the
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<b>Edit simulation</b> dialog (next to the <em> Close</em> button).
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<p>Next you can take a tour on <a href="creating_design/creating_design.tour">Creating a rocket
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design</a>, browse other tours or start experimenting with the
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software.
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<p>Double-clicking the <b>Plot data</b> tab allows you to select from preset plot configurations or set your own
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plot parameters. By double-clicking on the <b>Export data</b> tab, you can export the simulation result using numerous
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data points, and even custom set the decimal point placement for numerical output.
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[09_component_analysis.png]
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<p>Other advanced features include <b>Component analysis</b>...
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[10_rocket_optimization.png]
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<p> and automatic <b>Rocket optimization</b>.
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<p>Next you can take a tour on <a href="creating_design/creating_design.tour">Creating a simple rocket
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design</a>,
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# browse other tours
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or start experimenting with the software.
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