Running Fortify (windows)
After unzipping, Fortify.exe and Fortify_Data must be in the same folder.
Initial Settings
Some controls and shortcuts can be customized under the input tab.
When running Fortify on an older computer or building a ridiculously large base
you might want to lower the graphics settings here.
FULLSCREEN UNITY BUG
When running fullscreen make sure the chosen resolution matches the aspect ratio of your monitor.
General
Tab switches between build and place mode.
It’s a good idea to copy your saves folder for backup purposes.
Camera Controls
WASD to move, can be customized for AZERTY keyboards.
Hold right click to rotate the camera.
Hold shift to speed up.
Space and ctrl will move the camera up and down (in local space).
Deleting Parts
Highlight part and press R / backspace / delete. This can be used after selecting multiple parts in Edit mode.
Be careful, there is no undo yet.
Hide Floors
Hidden floor parts still have active colliders to prevent overlapping from below.
Click the tab below the arrows to jump to first floor.
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Building Tiers
Toggle tier for new parts while in Build mode or click to change all of the selection in Edit Mode.
Code Locks
You can only set codes while in Edit mode. Multiple doors/hatches can be set at once.
Mousing over the door will show the code.
Build Mode
When adding foundations hold down left click to make placement continuous.
Wall parts can replace other walls without deleting (change a wall to a window).
Press 1-7 part shortcuts repeatedly to cycle through groups, like floor and floor tri.
This can also be done with mouse3.
Doors will flip sides while placing with Q / E.
Stairs can be rotated after placing with Q / E.
Ladders can only be placed along the top of walls.
Place Mode
Items can be rotated while placing with Q / E / scroll wheel.
Click placed cupboards to see radius.
Edit Mode
MouseOver Selection
Default selection mode, mouse over parts while holding left click to add, hold alt to remove from selection.
Rectangle Selection
Press M or mouse 4 to toggle.
Currently you can’t hold alt or ctrl while using this tool to add to or remove from the selection.
Level Selection Tools
Each option goes through every level with a selected part and adjusts the selection.
Going left to right: selects everything, only floors, only wall parts, and any part types that were in the original selection.
Copy Floor
Only select one level at a time when using this.
Duplicates building parts one level up above the current selection, overlapping anything above (avoid that).
It will add floors above foundations.
Copy Structure - Ctrl+C
Selection must contain a foundation. Rotate with Q / E / scroll wheel.
Align
First select the parts you want to align/move (must contain a foundation).
Click on the ground next to the target edge you want the parts aligned with.
This uses the colliders used in foundation placement which is shown below.
Lastly choose the edge of the selection you want aligned to the target.
Here’s the tool in action: https://imgur.com/E89CiMP
This tool doesn’t prevent overlapping where the two structures come together.
Resource Count
The default setting shows the resources needed for the different tiers set by the user.
The other options show the cost if every building part is upgraded to that tier.
Click the panel to update the count.
Sharing Designs
Clipboard Export allows you to copy the save data to your clipboard.
Some web services have a character limit which could result in incomplete save data.
I recommend using pastebin.com for this.
There you can paste the data and get a get a shareable link in one click. So easy.
A quick way to share screenshots is setting up an account at imgur.com.
Hit alt+printscreen with the fortify window active and then ctrl+v while on your imgur/images page.