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EVE Fitting Tool, or EFT, is one of the most widely used 3rd party applications by players. It allows you to create and experiment with different ship fittings without the need to be in the game. By adding your character information, it can let you know if you meet the requirements for the fitting or what skills you lack for the proper fit. The step-by-step visual guide below is aimed at providing you with a good understanding of how to use the program and interpret the information it displays.
EVE Fitting Tool, or EFT, is one of the most widely used 3rd party applications by players. It allows you to create and experiment with different ship fittings without the need to be in the game. By adding your character information, it can let you know if you meet the requirements for the fitting or what skills you lack for the proper fit. The step-by-step visual guide below is aimed at providing you with a good understanding of how to use the program and interpret the information it displays.


==Step One: Importing your character==
==Step One: Importing Your Character==


The first thing you will want to do after starting EFT is import your character information. This can be done by opening the 'Character Editor' under the 'View' menu option or pressing Ctrl + C.
The first thing you will want to do after starting EFT is import your character information. This can be done by opening the 'Character Editor' under the 'View' menu option or pressing Ctrl + C.
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Now that you have added your character, it is time to work with your ships.
Now that you have added your character, it is time to work with your ships.


==Step Two: Working with the ship window==
==Step Two: Using the Ship Window==


To open a ship window, click the 'File' menu tab and select 'Open ship browser...'
To open a ship window, click the 'File' menu tab and select 'Open ship browser...'
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Once you are comfortable with the display, you can start fitting your ship.
Once you are comfortable with the display, you can start fitting your ship.


==Step Three: Fitting your ship==
==Step Three: Fitting Your Ship==


On the left side of the EFT screen, it will have various categories which can be expanded to find different modules.
On the left side of the EFT screen, it will have various categories which can be expanded to find different modules.