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By default the d-scan window is docked inside the system map. You can undock it if you wish, in which case you will need to open the d-scan and the map separately. | By default the d-scan window is docked inside the system map. You can undock it if you wish, in which case you will need to open the d-scan and the map separately. | ||
[[File:Dscanseparate.jpg|upright=0. | [[File:Dscanseparate.jpg|upright=0.60|center|thumb|D-scan window undock/dock switch]] | ||
You can change the cone's viewing orientation <span style="color:#53B14E">''in the d-scan window''</span> by left-click dragging to rotate the view and left-click dragging to move the view back and forth. Note that this does not aim the scanner, but only changes the orientation what you see in the window. | You can change the cone's viewing orientation <span style="color:#53B14E">''in the d-scan window''</span> by left-click dragging to rotate the view and left-click dragging to move the view back and forth. Note that this does not aim the scanner, but only changes the orientation what you see in the window. | ||
{{Note box|Regardless of the ship's orientation, the scan cone always points in the direction of '''your camera'''.}} | {{Note box|Regardless of the ship's orientation, the scan cone always points in the direction of '''your camera'''.}} | ||
[[File:Dscanmovecone.jpg|thumb|left|Aiming the dscan cone]] | |||
The easiest way to aim the scanner is to left-click on an object and hold until the radial menu pops up - then choose the dscan icon from the menu. The scan cone will move to point at that object. | The easiest way to aim the scanner is to left-click on an object and hold until the radial menu pops up - then choose the dscan icon from the menu. The scan cone will move to point at that object. | ||
* You can also right-click on an object in the system map and choose "look at" from the drop down menu. | * You can also right-click on an object in the system map and choose "look at" from the drop down menu. | ||
* Or any adjustment to the camera will also move the scanner. | * Or any adjustment to the camera will also move the scanner. | ||