The vehicle orientation can be adjusted interactively until you start to drive. Once you have started to drive you can adjust the initial orientation using the Path tools.
With the vehicle selected move the cursor along the spine of the vehicle. Notice the small square that appears at each coupling point and at the front axle of the first unit. This is called a grip and is used to change between adjusting position, heading, and articulation.
To Change Vehicle Location
- Move the cursor until the positioning grip appears over the front axle of the first unit and left click.
- Use the mouse to move vehicle to the required location and left click to confirm.
To Change Vehicle Heading
- Move the cursor until the positioning grip appears at the rear coupling of the first unit and left click.
- Use the mouse to adjust the heading of the entire vehicle and left click to confirm.
To Change Vehicle Articulation
- Move the cursor until the positioning grip is at the coupling point where you want to adjust the angle and left click.
- Use the mouse to adjust the articulation angle and left click to confirm.