Editor controls
RackFlow opens in editor mode after sign-in. Use it to build and edit the layout. Switch to simulation mode to run the model.
⌘ = macOS · Ctrl = Windows/Linux
Editor vs simulation mode
Section titled “Editor vs simulation mode”| Editor mode | Simulation mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Place conveyors and racks | Yes | No |
| Select, move, delete | Yes | No |
| Linking mode | Yes | No |
| Link arrows on canvas | Shown | Hidden |
| Loading units and statistics | No | Yes |
Toggle simulation with the switch in the simulation panel (lower right).
Camera
Section titled “Camera”| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Right drag | Rotate view |
| Middle drag | Pan |
| Shift + right drag | Pan |
| Space + right drag | Pan |
| Space + left drag | Pan |
| Scroll | Zoom |
| Left drag (idle) | Select or move devices — see Selection |
While Space is held, the left button selection does not respond.
Camera controls work in editor and simulation mode.
Toolbar modes
Section titled “Toolbar modes”There is no separate “select tool”. When no placement or linking tool is active, the editor is idle — left-click selects and moves devices.
| Toolbar action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Conveyor types | Place conveyors |
| Rack | Place racks |
| Link | Linking Mode |
| Delete | Delete Mode |
Exit placement or linking with Escape, another toolbar tool, or the same link/placement control again.
Device parameters
Section titled “Device parameters”Right-tap a device (press and release without dragging) to open its parameter panel.
Escape
Section titled “Escape”Escape exits placement and linking, clears selection, closes parameter panel.