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==Optimizing Graphics Settings==
==Optimizing Graphics Settings==
Source [http://support.eve-online.com/Pages/KB/Article.aspx?id=409 http://support.eve-online.com/Pages/KB/Article.aspx?id=409]
With the EVE Trinity expansion, several new graphic options were made available through the game settings screen.
Before any changes will be activated, the “Apply” button will have to be pressed.


“Reset graphic settings” will put display options back to their default values.
“Reset graphic settings” will put display options back to their default values.
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This setting activates model shadows in game. Options available are: “Off”, “Normal”, “High” and “Extreme”. Shadows add a lot of strain on your graphic card and it is not recommended to activate that option on low to average performance computers.
This setting activates model shadows in game. Options available are: “Off”, “Normal”, “High” and “Extreme”. Shadows add a lot of strain on your graphic card and it is not recommended to activate that option on low to average performance computers.


===HDR===
==Optimizing the EVE Online Client==
Adds metallic reflections and light penetration on the models. The “Bloom” box controls the reflection intensity on the ships. Options available are “None”, “Low” and “High”.
How to optimize your client for large scale combat and similar activities in EVE Online.


===Cache size===
Large scale conflicts in EVE Online can involve hundreds of pilots on either side. Performance can be reduced under such stressed or loaded circumstances, so here are a few tips and tricks to optimize your client for such events.
Dictates how much memory the game will use to load models. The more cache is available, the faster scene will loads. Settings available are “Off”, “Low”, “Normal”, “High”, “Extreme”.


==Optimizing the EVE Online Client==
===Overview & Bracket Settings===
    How to optimize your client for large scale combat and similar activities in EVE Online.
You can access the overview and bracket settings by right clicking on the small white arrow next to the overview bar on your overview while in space.


    Large scale conflicts in EVE Online can involve hundreds of pilots on either side. Performance can be reduced under such stressed or loaded circumstances, so here are a few tips and tricks to optimize your client for such events.
In the Filters tab, go to the '''Types''' tab and press '''Deselect All'''.


    Overview & Bracket Settings.
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    You can access the overview and bracket settings by right clicking on the small white arrow next to the overview bar on your overview while in space.


    In the Filters tab, go to the Types tab and press Deselect All.
Right click on the small arrow in your overview bar and select '''Save Type Selection As…'''


    Right click on the small arrow in your overview bar and select Save Type Selection As… and save
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    it under an easily identifiable name as pictured below.
...and save it under an easily identifiable name as pictured below.


      1. Go to the Overview Tabs tab in the overview settings. In the Overview Profile column, select your new settings from there. In the Bracket Profile column, select your new settings again.
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Go to the '''Overview Tabs''' tab in the overview settings. In the '''Overview Profile''' column, select your new settings from there. In the '''Bracket Profile''' column, select your new settings again.


      2. Press apply and all brackets in space should be removed.
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    Game Menu Options.
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    You can access the EVE Online game menu by pressing ESC.


      1. Go to the Display & Graphics tab.
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      2. Set your Cache Size to as high LOW as your computer can handle. and still be visually appealing


  # Uncheck the options for Turret Effects, Effects, Missile Effects and Trails.
Press apply and all brackets in space should be removed.


==Brackets==
==Brackets==
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     Original courtesy of [http://www.ceptacemia.com/AMIE/?p=215 A Mule in EVE]
     Original courtesy of [http://www.ceptacemia.com/AMIE/?p=215 A Mule in EVE]
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