Editing Controls (Exploration Notes)

 
'''Controls''', Is a category in the [[Exploration Notes]] menu. They tell the basic controls of ''Pikmin 3'', as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Olimar Olimar], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Louie Louie], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/The_President The President], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Alph Alph], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Brittany Brittany], and[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Charlie Charlie]. There are 30 [[Data File]]s in this category.

==Data Files==
===Moving===
Move with Left Anolog.

Using the Whistle

Press B(ZR if Tablet) to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold B(ZR if tablet) longer to increase the whistle's range.
===Throwing===
Take aim and press A to throw.
===Plucking #1===
Press A to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press B(ZR if tablet) to cancel.
===Plucking #2===
Press A to throw your teamates and automatically pluck sprouts.
===Looking Around===
Press Z(ZL If tablet) to move camera behind you.
===Locking On===
Point at the object you want to examine and hold Z(ZL if tablet) to lock on.
===Dismissing Squad===
Dismiss your squad with "Shaking nunchuck"(B if tablet), and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.
===Charging===
While locked on, attack with "Shaking nunchuck"(B if tablet)!
===Selecting Pikmin Type===
Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using C(L if tablet).
===Switching Leaders===
Press -(Y if tablet) to switch leaders.
===Throwing Leaders===
Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.
===Using Ultra-Spicy Spray===
Press Up to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.
===Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar===
Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.
===Using the Dodge Whistle===
Press Left or Right to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.
===Using the Radar #1===
Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.
===Using the Radar #2===
Touch compass to toggle the radars orientation.
===Using the Radar #3===
Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.
===Fruit Finder===
Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.
===Go Here!===
On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!
===Using the Camera===
Press B(ZR if tablet) to snap a photo. Zoom with Left analog. Press Z(ZL if tablet) to toggle flash.
===Scorch Guard===
Protects you from fire.
===Anti-Electrifier===
Prevents you from getting zapped.
===Metal Suit Z===
Increase the durability of your space suit.
===Dividing Labor #1===
Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more effectively!
===Dividing Labor #2===
Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!
===Escaping===
Shake Left analog repeatedly to escape.
===Rescuing from bubbles===
Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!
===Rescue Olimar #1===
Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!
===Rescue Olimar #2===
The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.