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This page contains extra information for players using the Macintosh client.
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Below are some tips and tricks on creating a second client and running it smoothly.
 
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==Creating a Second Client==
 
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There are several ways to set up a second client on your Mac. The method detailed below isn't the quickest, but it uses a minimal amount of disk space, and requires no third-party applications or scripts.
 
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*Navigate to your applications folder, and find the EVE Online application.
 
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[[File:DB Applications Folder.png]]<BR>
 
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*Right-click on the icon, and select 'duplicate' from the drop-down menu.
 
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[[File:DB Contextual Menu 1.png]]<BR>
 
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*Re-name the new copy 'EVE Online 2'.
 
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*Right-click on the new copy, and select 'show package contents'.
 
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[[File:DB Contextual Menu 2.png]]<BR>
 
  
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*A new window will open up containing a folder called 'contents'. Open it, and drag the folders named 'Frameworks' and 'Resources' to the trash. This step saves you a huge chunk of hard drive space.
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==Installing Overview Settings==
  
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[[File:DB Package Contents.png]]<BR>
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The overview folder for the Mac client is now located in the users Documents folder.
  
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*Go back to your applications folder, and open the double click on the icon marked 'Terminal'.
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# Download your new overview settings. The EVE University overview settings can be downloaded [https://www.dropbox.com/s/bvykqdknfg3g1sk/E-UNI%20STD%20-%20Rhea%20v1.0.yaml?dl=0 here].
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*Type 'cd '. Note the space.
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# Move the overview settings file to the EVE Online overview folder. The folder is located at: <br /><blockquote>"MacintoshHD/Users/[username]/Documents/EVE/Overview"</blockquote> If this folder does not exist it can be created manually or by "Saving" a overview under "Overview Settings" when undocked, select "Tab Presets" tab and select "Save".
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*Drag the contents folder to the terminal window. This should copy the exact path of the folder. Hit return.
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# In game, undock so you are able to see your overview. Make sure the coast is clear before you undock! Then click the four bars at the top left of your overview then select Import Overview Settings.
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# Under the Import Overview Settings window, select the overview you saved in the left hand list and in the right hand list select "Check All". Then select "Import".
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# After this you should have the EVE University official overview installed.
  
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==Setting up a Custom Resolution In Windowed Mode==
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*Copy/paste this command into the terminal window, then press return again.
 
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ln -s /Applications/EVE\ Online.app/Contents/Frameworks Frameworks
 
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ln -s /Applications/EVE\ Online.app/Contents/Resources Resources
 
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*Back in the package contents folder, right-click on the file named 'Info.plist', and select 'Open with' -> 'Textedit'.
 
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<key>PrefsFolderName</key>
 
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<string>EVE Online</string>
 
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*Save and close the file.
 
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The two copies of the EVE client will now open and run independently, with their own preference settings. If you want to create additional copies, just repeat the process and use a new name (eg. EVE Online 3) for the new client copy.
 
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==Setting up a Custom Resolution==
 
  
 
If you're running EVE Online in windowed mode, you may want to fine-tune the size of the client windows. You can simply select a different resolution in the in-game settings, but you may find they're too small or too big, and don't make best use of your screen real estate.
 
If you're running EVE Online in windowed mode, you may want to fine-tune the size of the client windows. You can simply select a different resolution in the in-game settings, but you may find they're too small or too big, and don't make best use of your screen real estate.
  
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To set up a custom resolution, try a program like [http://www.madrau.com/indexSRX4.html SwitchResX]. Enter the screen-size you want in the Custom Resolutions tab. Doing this won't change the resolution your monitor is running at, but it will let the EVE Client see it as an option next time you play the game.
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To set up a custom resolution, try a program like [httpd://www.madrau.com/indexSRX4.html SwitchResX]. Enter the screen-size you want in the Custom Resolutions tab. Doing this won't change the resolution your monitor is running at, but it will let the EVE Client see it as an option next time you play the game.
  
 
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==External Links==
 
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[http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=channel&channelID=630464 The Macintosh Thread] on the official forums.
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[https://forums.eveonline.com/c/technology-research/mac-os The Macintosh Thread] on the official forums.
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 6 July 2023

This page contains extra information for players using the Macintosh client.

Installing Overview Settings

The overview folder for the Mac client is now located in the users Documents folder.

  1. Download your new overview settings. The EVE University overview settings can be downloaded here.
  2. Move the overview settings file to the EVE Online overview folder. The folder is located at:

    "MacintoshHD/Users/[username]/Documents/EVE/Overview"

    If this folder does not exist it can be created manually or by "Saving" a overview under "Overview Settings" when undocked, select "Tab Presets" tab and select "Save".
  3. In game, undock so you are able to see your overview. Make sure the coast is clear before you undock! Then click the four bars at the top left of your overview then select Import Overview Settings.
  4. Under the Import Overview Settings window, select the overview you saved in the left hand list and in the right hand list select "Check All". Then select "Import".
  5. After this you should have the EVE University official overview installed.

Setting up a Custom Resolution In Windowed Mode

If you're running EVE Online in windowed mode, you may want to fine-tune the size of the client windows. You can simply select a different resolution in the in-game settings, but you may find they're too small or too big, and don't make best use of your screen real estate.

To set up a custom resolution, try a program like [httpd://www.madrau.com/indexSRX4.html SwitchResX]. Enter the screen-size you want in the Custom Resolutions tab. Doing this won't change the resolution your monitor is running at, but it will let the EVE Client see it as an option next time you play the game.

Switchresx.png

External Links

The Macintosh Thread on the official forums.

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