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Safe spot bookmarks are one of the most important ways to use bookmarks. Safe spots(safes) are locations in space away from all charted entities. The only way to find a ship in a safe spot and warp to that location is by using combat scan probes. Although a ship can be seen in [[D-scan]], it cannot be warped to unless it is scanned down with probes. | Safe spot bookmarks are one of the most important ways to use bookmarks. Safe spots(safes) are locations in space away from all charted entities. The only way to find a ship in a safe spot and warp to that location is by using combat scan probes. Although a ship can be seen in [[D-scan]], it cannot be warped to unless it is scanned down with probes. | ||
There are three basic types of safe spots | There are three basic types of safe spots: | ||
'''Mid-point safe''' is the simplest and least secure form of safes. Create a bookmark while warping between two celestials. It is fairly easy to get the approximate position of a midpoint safe by using the [[directional scanner]] which makes them easier to probe. A determined pilot can even locate mid-point safes with the directional scanner and mid warp bookmarks. | '''Mid-point safe''' is the simplest and least secure form of safes. Create a bookmark while warping between two celestials. It is fairly easy to get the approximate position of a midpoint safe by using the [[directional scanner]] which makes them easier to probe. A determined pilot can even locate mid-point safes with the directional scanner and mid warp bookmarks. | ||
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When warping to any location the ship will land approximately 2,500 meters away from the target. For stations, this means that the ship can land outside of the docking range and is vulnerable to ganks as it approaches the station. This is especially dangerous at [[trade hubs]] where gankers may try to kill you. Instadock bookmarks solve this issue. | When warping to any location the ship will land approximately 2,500 meters away from the target. For stations, this means that the ship can land outside of the docking range and is vulnerable to ganks as it approaches the station. This is especially dangerous at [[trade hubs]] where gankers may try to kill you. Instadock bookmarks solve this issue. | ||
An instadock bookmark is a bookmark that is placed at least 2,500 meters inside of the docking range. One common way of creating an instadock bookmark is by undocking from a station and saving the location immediately or while the overview says that a pilot is within 0 meters of that station. Instadock bookmarks can be used in combination with the autopilot. Set the target station as your destination and warp to the instadock bookmark. Enable autopilot after entering the warp. As soon as the ship lands on the bookmark the autopilot will automatically dock. | An instadock bookmark is a bookmark that is placed at least 2,500 meters inside of the docking range. One common way of creating an instadock bookmark is by undocking from a station and saving the location immediately or while the overview says that a pilot is within 0 meters of that station. Another approach is by manually piloting to other parts of the station, but within the docking range, and saving the location. Instadock bookmarks can be used in combination with the autopilot. Set the target station as your destination and warp to the instadock bookmark. Enable autopilot after entering the warp. As soon as the ship lands on the bookmark the autopilot will automatically dock. | ||
For a demonstration video on YouTube see: [https://youtu.be/aKmn3rabMac Staying Safe - Insta-Docks](2017). | For a demonstration video on YouTube see: [https://youtu.be/aKmn3rabMac Staying Safe - Insta-Docks](2017). | ||
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When undocking from a station the ship will be moving at maximum velocity towards a certain direction. By having a bookmark far in that direction it is possible to instantly warp off after undocking.<br> | When undocking from a station the ship will be moving at maximum velocity towards a certain direction. By having a bookmark far in that direction it is possible to instantly warp off after undocking.<br> | ||
The most common way of making an insta-undock is to use a very fast [[MWD]] frigate. Undock from the station and burn away. It is also possible to use mid-warp bookmarks, celestial alignment or lucky signatures. The insta-undock bookmark should ideally be far enough from the station so that it is not on the same grid. This way you will disappear from the overview after warping to it.<br> | The most common way of making an insta-undock is to use a very fast [[MWD]] frigate. Undock from the station and burn away. It is also possible to use mid-warp bookmarks, celestial alignment or lucky signatures. The insta-undock bookmark should ideally be far enough from the station so that it is not on the same grid. This way you will disappear from the overview after warping to it.<br> | ||
It should be noted that the ship heading has a small random variance on undock. | It should be noted that the ship heading has a small random variance on undock. For this reason, the further away the insta-undock location is, the better (at least 150km, but ideally and highly recommended to at least a couple of thousand kilometers from the station). | ||
Using insta-undocks is not recommended for slow ships. A well-placed combat prober | Using insta-undocks is not recommended for slow ships. A well-placed combat prober may probe a slow ship at the landing position before the slow ship can warp away. | ||
=== Tactical === | === Tactical === | ||
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Tactical bookmarks can be used to check the target grid before warping in or to prey on ships passing by, ready to warp in as soon as the victim arrives.[[File:TacticalBookmarkLayout.gif|thumb|Tactical bookmarks placed around a gate. Click to see the animation.]] | Tactical bookmarks can be used to check the target grid before warping in or to prey on ships passing by, ready to warp in as soon as the victim arrives.[[File:TacticalBookmarkLayout.gif|thumb|Tactical bookmarks placed around a gate. Click to see the animation.]] | ||
Tactical bookmarks "above" or "below" the target can also | Tactical bookmarks "above" or "below" the target can also bypass bubbles. | ||
Tactical bookmarks can also be used for fast repositioning on grid. The recommended layout for a Tactical PvP bookmark setup is the classic 3 axes, 4 points per axes, with 150km separating each bookmark. With this layout, almost every point around a designated area (e.g. Jump Gate, POS, Station...) in a radius of 300km can be reached, allowing fast position changes as well as the famous "50km Warp" known to be the smallest distance a ship can warp to. If a target is 50 km away and a tactical bookmark is 200 km behind them you can warp to the bookmark at 150 km and land right on top of the target. | Tactical bookmarks can also be used for fast repositioning on grid. The recommended layout for a Tactical PvP bookmark setup is the classic 3 axes, 4 points per axes, with 150km separating each bookmark. With this layout, almost every point around a designated area (e.g. Jump Gate, POS, Station...) in a radius of 300km can be reached, allowing fast position changes as well as the famous "50km Warp" known to be the smallest distance a ship can warp to. If a target is 50 km away and a tactical bookmark is 200 km behind them you can warp to the bookmark at 150 km and land right on top of the target. | ||
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== Create == | == Create == | ||
[[File:NewLocation.png|thumb|New Location (bookmark) window.]] | [[File:NewLocation.png|thumb|New Location (bookmark) window.]] | ||
Bookmarks are created through the New Location window The window has the following fields: | Bookmarks are created through the New Location window. The window has the following fields: | ||
* '''Label''' - The name of the bookmark. Pre-filled with | * '''Label''' - The name of the bookmark. Pre-filled with: | ||
** coordinate bookmarks - "Spot in <''System name''> solar system" | ** coordinate bookmarks - "Spot in <''System name''> solar system" | ||
** object bookmarks - the name of the object | ** object bookmarks - the name of the object | ||
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=== Connection link === | === Connection link === | ||
Non "Admin access" users need a connection link to connect to a shared folder. To create a connection link drag the shared folder into chat, a chat channel's MOTD or EVE | Non "Admin access" users need a connection link to connect to a shared folder. To create a connection link drag the shared folder into chat, a chat channel's MOTD or [[EVE Mail]]. Clicking on the connection link will add the folder to the Location window, when having access permission, and not having reached the connections [[#Limits|limit]]. | ||
[[File:Locations-New folder-Shared-Confirmation.png|thumb|Shared folder creation confirmation window]] | [[File:Locations-New folder-Shared-Confirmation.png|thumb|Shared folder creation confirmation window]] | ||
When creating a shared folder the connection link can also be dragged from the confirmation window. | When creating a shared folder the connection link can also be dragged from the confirmation window. | ||
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{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
== Organize and manage == | == Organize and manage == | ||
As time goes by you will create a lot of bookmarks and if you don’t organize and manage them, you will mess them up. This section presents some basic techniques that can be used to avoid that. The following are not strict rules. They are, however, built upon solid experience. In time, feel free to develop your own style and system. Corporations or elements thereof may have as [[ | As time goes by you will create a lot of bookmarks and if you don’t organize and manage them, you will mess them up. This section presents some basic techniques that can be used to avoid that. The following are not strict rules. They are, however, built upon solid experience. In time, feel free to develop your own style and system. Corporations or elements thereof may have as [[Wormhole Community Navigation|EVE Unis WHC]] does, rules for labeling | ||
=== Label === | === Label === | ||
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[[File:Locations window collapsed.png]] | [[File:Locations window collapsed.png]] | ||
* Locations in <''System''>: This folder is managed by the game and will contain all personal and shared bookmarks that are in online folders in the current system <br>It | * Locations in <''System''>: This folder is managed by the game and will contain all personal and shared bookmarks that are in online folders in the current system <br>It has a second stand-alone window form that differs from the standard one as it has fewer(3) and different columns (Labels, Folder and Expiry). This folder is opened by clicking on the icon on the far right of the folder name in the Locations window<ref group=Note>This folder can be opened when docked but it will be automatically closed when undocking.</ref>. | ||
: [[File:Locations-In system.png]] | : [[File:Locations-In system.png]] | ||
* Personal Locations: This folder contains folders with your personal bookmarks that only you can see. | * Personal Locations: This folder contains folders with your personal bookmarks that only you can see. | ||
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Only bookmarks in [[#Folder status|online]] folders can be edited. Editable fields are Label, Notes and Folder. Changing the Folder effectively moves the bookmark. | Only bookmarks in [[#Folder status|online]] folders can be edited. Editable fields are Label, Notes and Folder. Changing the Folder effectively moves the bookmark. | ||
Expire can be | Expire can be partially edited with a set expiration time that can be canceled making the bookmark permanent. | ||
The edit window is accessed through the bookmarks right-click option "Edit Location". | The edit window is accessed through the bookmarks right-click option "Edit Location". | ||