How to set a prequel to a Grid Overlay

Setting a prequel for a Grid Overlay requires that the overlay supports Prequels and uses a different Grid Overlay as input. The supported prequels of a Grid Overlay are stated on the prequel pages of that overlay.

A prequel can be configured using:

• a configuration wizard of a Grid Overlay, if it exists.
• Keys tab of the Overlay in the Editor interface.
• Set prequel event using the API.

This howto describes steps to configure it using the keys tab.

How to set a prequel to a Grid Overlay:

1. Open the project in the editor
2. Make sure the Prequel Grid Overlays are already present in the project
3. Select the Grid Overlay that supports the prequels
4. Select the Keys tab in the Right Panel
5. Scroll down to the prequel section
6. for each supported prequel, if a Grid Overlay is available, select the checkbox to use a prequel and select a Grid Overlay using the Choice box.
7. Optionally select a different Timeframe for this prequel.
8. Select the General tab
9. Click on the Update Now link to recalculate the Overlay

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  Scrolled down to the prequel sections of the keys tab of an overlay.

Notes

• Automatic prequel setup is also available, such as in the Water Overlay configuration wizard.

See also

• Prequel
• Grid Overlay

API Endpoints

• api session event editor overlay set prequel