A z-level is one layer of the map that can be viewed at a time. Changing z-levels is done with the < (up) and > (down) keys.
How do you go up and down the Z level in Dwarf Fortress?
To move up and down, use < and > (which are shift, and shift. in most keyboard layouts). You can also move up and down using the numpad with shift5 and ctrl5, which is especially convenient for players who use the numpad for horizontal navigation.
How do you zoom in Dwarf Fortress?
To zoom in and out you hold shift and press either the > or < key (right next to the right-hand shift key) the number of zoom levels you wish to move, depending on which direction you wish to move, in oro out. In LinuxLNP 44.12 at least Ctrl+3 zooms in and Ctrl+4 zooms out.
How to use mouse control in Dwarf Fortress?
In most instances of mouse control, the controls are as follows: Left-click to select an option. This includes list items, tabs, map tiles and various controls. Right-click to scroll a list downward (in some cases to cycle tabs) or to move the cursor. Right-click on map border to move view.
What’s the best way to move items in Dwarf Fortress?
Right-click to scroll a list downward (in some cases to cycle tabs) or to move the cursor. Right-click on map border to move view. Double-left click currently only selects all items in a tab on the “Move Goods to Depot”-screen.
What do the arrow keys do in Dwarf Fortress?
When it is possible to scroll the map while a menu is open, the arrow keys cannot be used to select menu options; instead, the +, -, *, and / keys are repurposed to allow selection from menus. F9 – Exit certain text menus (Fortress naming, Trade goods menu.)
How to zoom out / in in Dwarf Fortress during gameplay?
In LinuxLNP 44.12 at least Ctrl+3 zooms in and Ctrl+4 zooms out. Thanks for contributing an answer to Arqade! Please be sure to answer the question.
