Changing the master file question

[elmerlee]

I can get the items I want to alter to make the changes OK but I don't seem to be able to get these to stay permanent(save).

I have tried various things such as :

1.Loading the original master file directly into editor and changing it.
2.Copying said file and changing name and loading it then making changes.
3.Loading a senario - removing the .PT file.Making changes.Saving the senario.
4.Loading a senario -removing the .PT file and inserting another master file. Then saving the senario.

So what am I missing? I thought there must be a "SAVE" button somewhere directly in the editor but other than the one on the "Main Screen" I cannot find anything. And as I said - that does not seem to save master file changes.

[GJK]

I may be wrong, but you do have to hit the Save on the main screen.

This brings up a suggestion that I was going to make. When making a scenario (not modifying the masterfile) and after having spent over an hour on the map, I accidentally hit "Main" instead of "Map". My instinct was then to hit the arrow button to "go back". Instead, it took me to the splash screen and as far as I could see, all of my work was lost. There should be a prompt to save before exiting any editing section if it has not been currently saved.

[PDiFolco]

"Save" is in the "System" menu on the map screen. It works as in the game !
But I admit it's surprising not to be able to access save except from the "map" view ...

[elmerlee]

Thanks for the reply GJK but as I mentioned I did try that with no success.

After trying this for quite some time I now am getting more than a little frustrated. Since I am not new to games,editors,or computers it is really ticking me off that I cannot get this working.

Can someone give me another lead on this.
We really do need some tutorials or manuals on the editor. Yes, I realize
they are in the works and Vic is most attentive to our needs.

[elmerlee]

Okay I still am taking dumb pills I guess.

Figured this out and of course it was really simple.

I did not remember there was a save button under the "computer" icon on the map screen.

That saves the master file that was loaded and retains the changes.

[Vic]

sorry that the editor interface didnt get as much attention as the game interface. but you found it. you can use a lot of other play buttons in the editor too like moving units, setting HQs, setting production.

[elmerlee]

No problem with the interface Vic. There is so much to this game and everything is done very well. A person just needs to work through it a step at a time.