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The Game Settings window (accessed by pressing ESC) allows a player to adjust the overall parameters for the game. This is also normally where players exit the game. | The Game Settings window (accessed by pressing {{button|ESC}}) allows a player to adjust the overall parameters for the game. This is also normally where players exit the game. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
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*'''About EVE''': credits | *'''About EVE''': credits | ||
The Game Settings window opens when you press the ESC key. | The Game Settings window opens when you press the {{button|ESC}} key. | ||
Every settings window has the same bottom panel. | Every settings window has the same bottom panel. | ||
[[File:Settings-bottom-panel.png|thumb|upright=2.2|center|The bottom panel of every window.]] | [[File:Settings-bottom-panel.png|thumb|upright=2.2|center|The bottom panel of every window.]] | ||
*On the left, players can leave a "yes/no" polling vote about their enjoyment of the game. | *On the left, players can leave a "yes/no" polling vote about their enjoyment of the game. | ||
*On the right are found the buttons to return to the | *On the right are found the buttons to return to the game, return to the login screen, or quit the game entirely. | ||
== Display and Graphics == | == Display and Graphics == | ||
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*Sets the font size. For chat boxes this can be fine tuned in their settings sections. Also sets the time the game will wait while the cursor is over an object before popping up a tooltip. | *Sets the font size. For chat boxes this can be fine tuned in their settings sections. Also sets the time the game will wait while the cursor is over an object before popping up a tooltip. | ||
'''Station''' | '''Station''' | ||
*Allows you to add a " | *Allows you to add a "Hangar" button to the station display. This button shows the contents of your hangar. | ||
*Smaller station display buttons are good for smaller computer screens. | *Smaller station display buttons are good for smaller computer screens. | ||
'''Window Appearance''' | '''Window Appearance''' | ||
*Window color also affects certain other | *Window color also affects certain other colored items. It does not change the colors of the headings in your Overview. (For that use [[Overview_settings|Overview Settings]].) | ||
'''Windows''' | '''Windows''' | ||
*''Lock Windows When Pinned'' prevents accidental movement of the windows. | *''Lock Windows When Pinned'' prevents accidental movement of the windows. | ||
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==Shortcuts== | ==Shortcuts== | ||
The Shortcuts panel lets you change or assign keystrokes to various game actions. An action can have only one keystroke assigned to it. Some actions have default keystrokes assigned, but many do not. In the example shown below the "Copy" action has a keystroke shortcut of | The Shortcuts panel lets you change or assign keystrokes to various game actions. An action can have only one keystroke assigned to it. Some actions have default keystrokes assigned, but many do not. In the example shown below the "Copy" action has a keystroke shortcut of {{button|CTRL}} + {{button|C}}, while the "Exit Station" action has "(none)". | ||
There are too many shortcuts to list here - a good way to review them is to page through the subpanels. | There are too many shortcuts to list here - a good way to review them is to page through the subpanels. Note that a few shortcuts have a tiny "lock" icon, indicating that they cannot be changed. | ||
[[File:Settings-shortcuts.png|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Display and graphics panel]] | [[File:Settings-shortcuts.png|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Display and graphics panel]] | ||
===Editing Shortcuts=== | ===Editing Shortcuts=== | ||
To change a shortcut keystroke, right-click on the current keystroke. A menu will let you | To change a shortcut keystroke, right-click on the current keystroke. A menu will let you choose between "edit" and "clear". Selecting "clear" will reset the keystroke for that action to "(none)". Selecting "edit" will ask you to type a key. Whatever you type will immediately become the new key for the shortcut. You will be warned if you are about to erase a prior key setting. | ||
===Shortcut Subpanels=== | ===Shortcut Subpanels=== | ||
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'''General''' | '''General''' | ||
*These include a variety of actions that are not covered under navigation or combat. You can set keystrokes for text editing here. "Exit | *These include a variety of actions that are not covered under navigation or combat. You can set keystrokes for text editing here. "Exit hangea", toggle "audio" and "hide mouse cursor" are also in this group. | ||
'''Navigation''' | '''Navigation''' | ||
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'''Fighters''' | '''Fighters''' | ||
*"Launch" and "Recall", along with selection of "Tubes 1-5" are here. | *"Launch" and "Recall", along with a selection of "Tubes 1-5" are here. | ||
'''Character Creation''' | '''Character Creation''' | ||