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Olan Frequently Asked Questions
INSTALLATON
Q: How do I install Olan?
Go to the Installation page and click install.
The software self-install everything automatically, including Microsoft .NET 2.0
which is required.
NOTE: Currently, you must use Internet Explorer to install.
Even if you use IE but have Firefox as the default browser, you may have problems and will
have to first install .NET2.0 and then run olan.appliation directly through IE.
NOTE: you may not download or use this software in Spain!
Q: What are the system requirements for running Olan?
Olan is a "dot NET" or C# (C-Sharp) program that requires .NET 2.0 to run. This
generally means that you need to run Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP. As far as disk
space and memory, Olan requires a bare minimum. For CPU, a modern AMD processor
or Intel Pentium 4 would speed up the redraws.
Q: What is Microsoft .NET? Why do I need it and how do I install it?
Microsoft .NET is a part of the system that supports modern software, similar to
the "Java virtual machine". With Windows XP SP2, .NET 1.1 is pre-installed. With
Microsoft Vista, .NET 2.0 is pre-installed. Many modern programs require
.NET to run, although 2.0 is quite new.
Since .NET 2.0 is basically a "sub-system" it is not going to affect your system
or other software unless you run a .NET program. Furthermore, Microsoft future is
heavily based on this technology and it is very well tested.
You need to download this free Microsoft add-on before you can install and run Olan.
When you install Olan, it will auto-install .NET 2.0 if needed, but you may prefer
to download and install it directly from Microsoft. Do a Google Search for "dotnetfx.exe".
Q: When I try to install Olan, it says "Unknown Publisher"
Don't worry. This only means the software is not digitally signed by a "known authority".
It is still being downloaded from the correct place and the message does not mean it is harmful.
The cost for me to remove this warning is to shell out $500/year for a verisign.com's key,
something I (and many other small developers) not too happy about.
Q: Can I install Olan on a computer without internet access?
The file Olan.Zip contains a zip of the whole installation.
You can download this file and transfer it with a CD or other means to a non-internet computer.
However, this is not supported. You will have to pre-install .NET 2.0 yourself.
Note that, once installed, you may use Olan without internet access.
Q: I'm using Olan on Vista and it say "unable to set file association"
Olan attempts to associate .seq files with itself, so that if you double click a
sequence file, Olan will auto-start and show it. If you're not using this feature,
you can ignore the message and Olan otherwise works just fine. If you want to setup
file association, Go to the menu->Help->About and click the "installed at"
link. You will see the olan.exe program icon. Right click it and give it admin privileges,
then restart the program.
Q: Can I use Olan when I'm not connected to the internet?
Yes. Simply press Start->Aerobatics software->Olan to run it directly from
your start menu. You only need the internet for the installation phase.
Q: How do I uninstall (remove) this program?
Press Start->Setting->Control panel->Add or Remove Programs, select
all the Olan and/or "Aerobatics Software" and click Remove. You can also uninstall
Microsoft .NET 2.0 in the same way, although there is no reason to.
Q: I have two copies of Olan in my start menu. How do I fix this?
press Start->Setting->Control panel->Add or Remove Program, select
all the Olan versions and remove them, and then install it again from the Installation page.
Q: How do I check for and install new versions?
Olan will auto-check and install a new version by itself! You can also go to the
site and press install again - if there is a new version it will auto-install, else
it will simply run your current copy.
Q: What if the software doesn't run or always show an error screen and abort?
Uninstall it by going to Start->Setting->Control panel->Add or Remove Programs,
selecting the Olan and/or "Aerobatics Software" and clicking Remove. Then, re-install
the software. This will ensure a "clean sweep"
Q: Why doesn't the program come with any sample files?
Check out the "demo" menu. you can also download olanseq.zip zip file of many sequences.
GENERAL
Q: How is Olan related to the Aresti Catalog?
The Aresti catalog is (by their own words) a "dictionary of aerobatic figures".
Olan is a software for the design and display of an aerobatic sequence. Most, but
not all, of the figures of Olan have a catalog number as reference. Most, but not
all, of the figures drawn by Olan are drawn similarly to the catalog's display. Note, however,
that the roll, snap and spin indicator as well as lines and loops have all pre-dated the catalog!
The software cannot be used for the display or print of a catalog or a sub-catalog
and is organized in a completely different way. In fact, the catalog displays figures
with optional roll symbols. Olan has no such display or symbol. As such Olan does not
infringe on the copyright of the Aresti catalog more than any single aerobatic sequence
drawn and flawn by any pilot, which, of course, is either not related to the dictionary
copyright, or falls under "fair use".
Please note that Olan was written
by Michael Golan but is distributed only by the Aerobatics Association of Israel,
a non-profit organization, for free. Further,
the software may not be downloaded or used in Spain.
Q: Why can't I modify the figures with the mouse?
Olan is not a classic graphics tool. You can click a figure to select it and drag
it to reposition, but you can't move or change any part of the figure itself
by using the mouse.
Instead, use the left panel as seen here to select base
figures, rolls, and any other aspect (entry/exit line lengths, size, etc).
Q: What is this talk about "the language"?
At its heart Olan uses letters for figures and numbers for rolls.
In fact, Olan stands for One Letter Aerobatic Notation.
This sequences of letters is displayed and can be modified in the top edit box.
For example, enter the 2004 Sportsman sequence as:
o h 2t d 5s j m2 2a 22 - the h is a hammerhead, m2 an immelman(m) with half roll(2) on the top, etc.
Olan is based on a language notation to describe figures
and rolls. This can be useful even when not using Olan. You can think of 4h instead of a
hammerhead with a quarter-roll on the upline. It helps with sequence memorization, standard
naming of figures, etc. See the reference of Roll Elements
and the base Figures reference.
Q: Who wrote this software and how much do I need to pay for it?
The software, language and this web site were designed and written by Michael Golan. The software is freely available without any charges, but I always welcome donations
in the form of AvGas (you can also donate by sending money via paypal)
Q: I hate this program. It is very confusing and seems to do what it wants instead
of what I tell it to do. Can you fix it?
Well, you got what you paid for ... Seriously, you need to read a little about the
language and play with the software for at least an hour before you can form an opinion. If
you still don't like it, there is other software available for drawing aerobatic
figures.
It is very important to first concentrate of entering all the figures and rolls,
before you start to "beautify" the way it is displayed, even if the automatic placement
of figures is confusing or to your disliking at first.
If you've maximized the window or made the drawing area very wide, Olan may attempt
to place figures on the same line. Reduce the window size (width) and you may well
get better automatic placement of figures. Press F4 for width of 480 or F6 for 640.
You can always click a figure and than drag it anywhere, but it is better to do this only
after you're certain the sequence is final.
The automatic positioning of the figures also means that Olan sometimes "does what
it wants". This is because every figure is drawn relative to the previous figure.
You cannot "pinpoint" a figure to the page. However, once you insert a new figure
at the top, you'll appreciate how everything below it is re-arranged automatically.
Especially, don't try to move the first figure around - Olan reposition everything
in relative terms to maximize page space and so it doesn't seem to have the effect you'd expect.
Olan does allow you to control figure size, line spacing before after and between rolls,
and which direction rolls point to. Play with the various controls on the left panel
with some of the Demo menu sequences to familiarize yourself with the software. If the panel opening and closing annoys you, you can force all the panels
to be open via the menu View->Extend all items.
Q: Does Olan support IAC "Floating Point" for the free program?
Yes. If you set your program type to IAC/Free in Edit->Sequences, a F.P is automatically
printed when you print form A. On screen you will still see the actual total K of the program.
Verification will indicate in its message that a F.P is used. This also applies to Glider programs where upto 3 points can be removed by F.P.
Q: Does Olan support Gliders?
Yes. in Tools->Options chose "Gliders K factors and figures". The Gliders support
the super-slow roll (01 full roll, 02 half roll, 06 one and a half rolls) and the
1/3 point rolls (33 and 63). The Wingover and cloverleaf are also supported. The
free program for Gliders can be verified (Tools->Verify), and the total K is
reduced by upto 3 points on priting of Free program as needed per the IAC rule book.
Q: Are there any catalog figures not supported by Olan?
Yes. The new 2007 figures "diagonal-hammerhead-diagonal" catalog number 5.6.x-5.9.x
are supported as Olan's "dhd" figure but with only 3 rolling elements. You cannot
add the optional 4th element on the vertical upline of the hammerhead part. I'd
like to see someone actually using and flying these new figures (with 4 rolling
lines, allowing for a total of 8 roll combinations in a single figure) before I
add support for it. This will require new language element like 2(4)dhd(4)2 for
half rolls on the 45 lines and 1/4l rolls on the vetical lines.
This is the only catalog figure not fully supported.
Q: What about 4-rolling element figures like the new hammerheads?
Olan is limited to 3-rolling elements per figure. The only figures with 4-rolling
elements are the new "45 up, hammerhead, 45 down" figures (5.6.x-5.9.x) which are
supported without the optional vertical up rolling element. If and when people start
using these odd figures, Olan syntax and panels may be updated for 4-rolling elements.
I doubt many people would like to go 45 up, roll, then pull vertical up, place another
rolling element center-line, and hammerhead down to another two rolls. This could
have been useful on old unlimited free (with Bonus points), but under the current
rules seems like an unneeded stretch.
Q: Can Olan be used for Judging?
Not quite yet, but check out Tools->Judge's Screen. It shows you one figure at
a time, lets you select score with the mouse wheel, and most importantly it reads
out the figure elements and names in plain English! It could eventually replace
an assistance and a recorder and make contest running both easier, and faster, while
showing true, realtime scoring on a big screen (combined from all judges). Good
enlgish speakout requires windows XP with voice assist installed, with a good 3rd
party voice installed (like AT&T Natural Voice, availabe on the internet). Judges
first have to be familiar with the software, then the sequences will need to be
submitted electronically, some collection/display scoring system needs to be written,
and finally the rule-book has to be changed... Comments on this experimental item
are very welcome.
USAGE
Q: How DO i move figures around? (reposition them on paper)
From the figure Number panel press the ">>" (more) key to display the Position/Size
advanced sub-panel. You can then explicity set a figure to be some steps below or
along the same line of the previous figure. Or, you can click a figure to select
it with the mouse, then drag it with the mouse to move it around.
If you move a figure with the mouse and it overlaps another figure, Olan auto-fix
this (setting you, in the Position subpanel, to "user selected"). If you really
want to force an exact position with overlaps, change the position to "Absolute"
in the subpanel.
Q: How do I move figures around? (reposition number 5 before number 3)
You can click a figure with the mouse, press ctrl-x for cut, then go to another
figure and press ctrl-v for paste before it. If no figure is selected, the pasted
figure is added at the end. Note the "Del" key (for delete) and "ctrl-c" for copy
also work.
Q: How can I force a connector line to be hidden/visible?
If the Position sub-panel is not visibile for the figure following the connector,
first show it by pressing ">>" from the figure Number panel. Next, you must
ensure the position is set to "User selected". Clikc the force/hid connector
buttons, and if needed, re-tweak figure position with the mouse.
Q: How can I make the drawing larger?
You can use Tools->Options to control the size of everything - font, arrow, snap
... or press the "big" button for 150% size increase. You can save and load different
options for different drawing sizes. However, this is for the screen. For the printer,
you can use Tools->Options to change the printing controls, but note this is
getting into expert-level changes.
Q: How can I view form A?
press Control-A or choose View->Form A from the menu. You can also display the
C form this way (control-D, since Control-C is for cut&paste). Press control-B
to return to the normal (Form B) display.
Q: How can I view form D (Pilot's card)?
You can't, because it is just form B, reduced for paper size. Use File->Print
Forms to print it. You can resize the part of the page used for it in the print
panel Size group.
Q: Opps, I made a mistake, can I go back?
Yes, Olan now fully support undo (ctrl-Z) and redo (ctrl-Y) with multi-steps.
Q: Can Olan verify my free program?
Yes. Under Edit->Sequence Info, enter the IAC or CIVA, the program level and
"free" kind. Then use Tools->Verify to check the sequence. The checkup is foolproof,
and includes all criteria from the "red book" (or Civa's rules).
If you think there is a rule that's not covered, send me a sample sequence. If you're
a software expert, you can check the verification rules configuration in the allowed.txt
file in the install dir. All rules including Intermediate & Sportsman are in
place. Rules are up to date to 2006. Please inform me of any problems with verificaiton.
Q: Can Olan verify Unkown sequences?
Yes. You can verify unlimited and advanced unknown CIVA sequences, and all IAC sequences. The software makes
a complete check for min/max snaps, base figures with all their limitations etc).
The latest version even recognize and ignore "connectors" between the 10 prime figures for CIVA.
Q: Can Olan be used for Unknown Figure-selection at Nationals and International
contests?
Yes. Select "Individual Figures" in Tools->Options and figures will be displayed
on a grid, all starting upwind, and inverted exit does not need to preceed inverted
entry. The full catalog information is displayed below each figure and you can also
verify the sequence which will catch any errors. If you enter a comment for a figure
(such as a country's name) it will be displayed below the figure.
Q: How do I make a single figure larger?
From the figure Number panel press the ">>" (more) key to display the Position/Size
advanced sub-panel. You can then "zoom" the figure to be larger or small with the
zoom buttons. Note that you cannot modify the individual roll size/shape (you can
do so globally in Tools->Options).
In many cases, it is better to increase the individual roll line lengths instead.
Click the "extend panel" for the specific roll and use the up/down increment buttons
to change the spacing before/after the roll. This increases the overall figure.
If you enter your figures directly, add a "5%" before the figure to increase 50%,
etc.
Q: Cross-Box Humpty Bumps e.g. "j b4" are badly drawn. Why?
Classically, the half-loop at the top of a humpty bump was always drawn as if it
is being flown left-to-right. Olan actually draws a cross-box humpty the way it
is flawn, so the top half loop is displayed "on its side" as half an ellipse. This is
similar to the way a cross-box immelman is displayed (e.g. the Advanced 2006 known
program).
Some people are upset with the rolling element pointing inside a humpty. This is
easily fixed by pressing the "roll sign" near the roll on the left panel, to reverse
the drawing direction. In other cases, extending the vertical up
or vertical down lines of the humpty resolves "ugly drawing". This is done by changing
the "gaps" before or after the roll elements. If you need to extend a vertcial line
that has no rolls on it, you have two options: (a) in the menu selects Edit->Extend all panels,
or (b) enter a roll element on that line, add a "gap" then remove the roll element.
The "gaps" entry is displayed by pressing the ">>" button of the roll panel.
The sequence "j b4" looks better with an extended verticla up line: "j .b4"
Q: How can I extend the entry or exit line of a figure?
From the figure Number panel press the ">>" (more) key to display the Extended
entry/exit lines advanced sub-panel. You can then extend either entry or exit
line. If you enter your figures directly, add "+" or "-" before or after the figure
to extend its line, e.g. "++o2--"
Q: How can I change the snap roll on an avalanche to point up?
In the "First Roll" sub-panel you have a button to the right of the roll selection
which shows a half roll, arrow pointing up. Click it and the arrow will point down. This is
a logical display of arrow direction. As you click it, the actual roll or snap being
displayed will reverse its direction.
Q: Why is my cross-box hammerhead goes downwind instead of upwind?
A figure like "4h4" - quarter up, hammer, quarter down - starting up wind, can either
reverse direction and exit downwind, or continue upwind. By default, Olan assume
that such figures change flying direction. Also, if you've a 90 degree turn "j"
followed by a 270 degree turn "3j" the software will, again, assume this combination
has changed flying direction (upwind to downwind). To modify that, the lower right
button of the Base Figure panel can be clicked to force that last figure to be upwind/downwind.
Q: How can I enter same-direction rolls on the same line?
After you enter the first roll element on the line, you enter the 2nd roll element below it,
and they are drawn in opposite direction. After the 2nd roll selection there is a button with
a drawing of opposite rolls. Press it for same-direction rolls.
Note that Olan allows you to draw same-direction simple rolls (2/4 after 1/2) that are not
a valid FAI figure. You can turn off non-FAI figures in Tools->Options. Same-direction rolls
should be used when combining a rolling element and a snapping or spinning element. If you
verify a sequence after you complete it, you'll be alerts to such problems.
Q: How can I extend the 45 line of a half Cuban?
After entering the half roll on the 45 line, press the ">>" key to extend
the roll panel. You'll see 3 numeric "boxes" labeled "gaps". Increase the gap before
or after the roll and the line will extend. If you have opposite rolls on the same
line, the middle box extend the gap between the rolls.
This extension of individual roll lines applies to every figure. If you have no roll
on a line you need to extend, the ">>" button is disabled. You can place a
roll on it, press the ">>" key, extend the line, and then remove the roll
element. The gap you entered is saved.
When rolls are place on the entry/exit lines, adding a gap after the half roll,
e.g., on top of an immelman, actually extends the exit line. That's valid, although
it is better to use the extended entry/exit panel for this purpose.
You may also use negative numbers for gaps, in which case line size before/after
is reduced. This is useful, e.g., for shortening the 45 line of a reverse half cuban so it is drawn with the entry point above the exit point (if you have only half
roll on the 45)
Q: File->Print only prints the B form. How can I print forms A & C?
You can view the A or C form by choosing the menu View->Form A, etc, then
select File -> Print. Or, you can choose from the menu File->Print Form...
to print everything together.
Q: How can I print a pilot's card in the correct size for my aircraft?
You can print form D by choosing the menu File -> Print Form...The D form is
similar to a B form but is about 2/3 size, and includes your private sequences notes,
which you enter in the menu Edit->Sequence Info. If the resulting D form is still
too big to fit your aircraft's card holder, then in the print dialog adjust "Pilot
card Draw Area" (inside Size panel) to reduce either Width or Height in percentage.
Q: How can I ensure the printed sequence is exactly like the screen view?
Starting with version 5.4, printing has been greatly improved in resolution, making
lines and fonts better looking. As a result, however, under some conditions that
final output may place figures differently than when viewer on screen. You can force
the older version's exact screen-like output by checking the "Exact Print" box in
the menu File->Print Form dialog before printing.
Q: How can I change the font and other aspects of the printed sequence?
In menu Tools->Options you can press the top tab to modify the printing options.
If done badly, this can lead to various errors or stange priting. When you modify
a print setup, you can press OK to view this setup on screen, but do go to Tools->Options
and select "screen" mode again. Internally, olan keeps files printX.olp for each
printed form X, you can access these files directly if you're an expert at the install
directory (accesible thru the About dialog). Note that printing uses very large fonts and sizes to smooth the results. This can lead to discrepencies between what
you see on the screen and what gets printed.
Q: Why is The Reverse Half Cuban exit line always above the entry line?
The software genrally uses a single method to draw a figure, and with many items
(snap, then roll) on the 45 line, you're usually forced to draw the exit above the
entry line, unless you increase the looping portion radii alot.
However, you can use negative "gaps" to reduce the line lengths before or after
such a 45 line, if you only have half a roll. With older versions there was an "Alternate" option for half cubans, but this has been removed as it is no longer needed.
Q: Why does Olan allow illegal Roll combinations?
You can go to Tools->Options in the menu and turn off "Allow non-FAI figures".
By default, the software allows you to enter invalid entry/exit lines, same direction
rolls, spins on horizontal lines, etc, to give you better visual feedback. It even
adds a "fix" 1/4 roll when needed. If you turn this option off, you will get a crossed
red box every time a figure is not strictly legal. You also won't be able to display
the extended 4-minute freestyle elements.
If you write a free program, use Tools->Verify to ensure the sequence is valid
by all the CIVA/IAC rules. This will also make sure you're not using any illegal
roll/figure combination
Q: Why does Olan allow spins on non-vertical down lines?
By default, Olan allows illegal roll combinations so that you have a better graphical
feedback as well as extended 4-minute freestyle options. Use Tools->Options
in the menu and turn off "Allow non-FAI figures" to disallow it. This will, however,
produce a lot of "red x" figures whenever the input of the left panel is not stictly
legal, and it is much harder to design a sequence without in-between illegal figures,
so I recommend to leave this option on.
Q: Why is "2/4" being shown without "4", and similarly for "4/8" etc?
In my opinion, there is really no reason to clutter the display when there is no
question of ambiguity. A "2/4" cannot mean anything but a half roll in quarters.
The only ambiguity possible is really the "3/4", which by default is displayed with
a 4 on the oppiste side if it has hesitations. Olan can also displays "3x4" to indicate
a 3/4 done in quarters instead of a no-hesitation 3/4 roll (Tools->Options).
You can force standard FAI roll indicators using the Tools->Options "strict"
Q: What is this "3x4" roll indicator?
When Olan only shows a single roll indicator, a 3x4 is a special indication of 3/4
done in 3 quarter rolls, with two middle hesitations (to differentiate it from 3/4 with no hesitation).
You can go back to standard roll indicators from the Tools->Options menu
Q: I get a red crossed box instead of a figure. Why?
You've tried to draw an illegal figure. If you set "Allow non-FAI figures" in Tools->Options,
the software will try to fix a lot of errors for you in order to display something,
e.g., the "a" (split-S) figure is illegal. You need either "2a" (half roll before)
or "a2" (half roll after) or "a-" (english bunt with inverted exit). With some complex
combinations, the software won't or can't fix it for you, e.g., quarter roll before
and after an immelman: "4m4" and so it displays the red cross-box figure even when non-FAI
figures are allowed.
Q: How do I change box entry?
The edit menu contains options for starting a seqeunce downwind. If you feel you
must have a "Note Downwind Entry" comment at the top, enter this comment for figure
1, starting with "~" for the comment to force it above the figure.
Q: Can I draw a number of sequences together (for practice)?
Yes, use The edit menu "start a sub-sequence" to break up sequences into parts.
You can also use different entry (up/downwind) for each subsequence. See the 2006
Advanced demo in sub-sequences from the demo menu. This option is very useful for
practice sessions.
Miscellaneous
Q: How do I add a break symbol?
Starting with 2006 season, a break symbol isn't really required. However, you can
add a comment before any figure in the advanced position panel. To see this panel,
press the ">>" button on the figure number panel. and enter the word BREAK
in the comment entry. You can also enter ^BREAK (using the caret, or shift-6
symbol) to draw the word vertically. A caret alone "^" comment equals a ^BREAK
Q: How do I add other comments?
The left hand panel contains a Comment field, which you can enter. Comments that
starts with "_" are displayed below the figure. Comments starting with "~" are displayed
above, a "^" write the comment in vertical text, "&" adds the Olan figure name
to the comment, and "#" added the catalog info. This is all internall used for displaying
catalog information below figures in "Individual figures" mode (from Tools->Options).
You can also start a comment with "[" for bold box around it, and "[[" for a bold
red box!
Q: What are "rounded corners"?
Select the "Rounded Corners" in Tools->Options. When set, A pull to vertical
is no longer displayed as an edge, but as a 1/4 part of a loop. Check especially
how different the "N" figure looks with rounded corners.
Q: I alway use form B. How do I remove the annoying Wind indicator?
Check off the "Show B form wind" in Tools->Options.
Q: I fly using C form (wind from the right). Can I print the "Pilot's
card" this way?
Yes, there is a checkbox for printing C-form like Pilot's card in File->Print
dialog.
Q: How can I have different options for different sequences?
If you need, e.g. bigger snaproll sizes for certain sequences, you can save and
load all the paramaters you setup in Tools->Options thru the Save/Load menu options
of Tools. Note the printing options are different - use "exact printing" in the
printing dialog to force the same size as shown on screen to the
printer.
Q: I can't extend the vertical up of the N figure without a roll on it?
The roll panel does not display the --0^--0^--0^-- sub gap panel unless a roll element is present.
But you can chose a full roll, then modify the line extension, then change the roll
back to "none". Alternatively you can select from the View menu "extend all panels"
so everything is always visible (but a little confusing).
Q: Can I stop the panels from opening and closing all the time?
Yes. From the View menu, chose "extend all panels"
Q: Can I enter figures by the Aresti Catalog number?
No. Olan has a completely different organization of the figures. The catalog number
is only available on the A form, for printing only. You have to choose figures based
upon their Olan names.
Q: What are "color coded rolls"
Its an attempt to indicate the rolling size based on the color and shape of the
arrow and roll. Still a "work in progress".
Q: I get unwanted "fix" rolls on my figures. Why?
If you attempt to display an illegal figure such as qo3 which is a square loop with
a 3/4 roll on the top line, the software will add an opposite "fix" 1/4 roll so
it can give you visual feedback. Simply choose a valid full roll to remove the "fix"
part. Note that if you turn off "Allow non-FAI figures" in Tools->Options, you
will not get many automatic fix-ups.
Q: Any other tips available for experts?
yes. See experts only.
Q: Can Olan be used for drawing a 4-minute freestyle program?
Yes! First, make sure in Tools->Options that "Allow non-FAI figures" is turn
on, then use the language itself (not the panel) and you can place multiple roll
combinations on the same line, even in the same direction. You can also place the
spin indicator on any line (e.g., for a Mulleroid). Use the extended "th" figure
(topless hammer") to indicate an up-down line with a flat top, and the "vv" figure
for a vertical up-then-down line. Finally, like "f" for a flick roll, a "u" symbol
can be used to draw a parallelogram to indicate a tumble. The convention is that
the tip direction indicates which wing is tipped into the flying direction. You
can also use "iu" for outside tumble (red parallelogram) which is really the standard tumble,
and indicate the number of rolls. Finally, you can place comments before any figure
and replace the roll indicator with a comment too. Try the menu Demo->4 Min freestyle
to see this:
9iu"left"9iuth9f9f,2 "mulleriod" ,9is"up"9isvv(.),"flat"9s9s "Torque" 9;9;9ita9;9,"back"2
Yes, you have to be an expert to use this. But that's also true for flying it!
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