As with a lot of DF-related stuff, the interface makes it confusing. First waypoints need to be setup, and those waypoints can be set to be guarded or patrolled:

* N: Points/Routes/notes
* Move Cursor to a spot you want to designate as a waypoint and hit "p". You'll see a point and the coordinates pop up. Repeat again for a second point.
* Hit "r" for Routes, "a" for Add Route, "e" for Edit Waypoints
* Scroll to each waypoint and hit "a" to add that point to the route.




I can't figure out how to get my soldiers to patrol. I know there's an order for "patrol a route" under scheduling, but I don't know how to set up a route.

I've gotten this far by using a combination of workarounds, but I'd like to do it right.

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