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Commonly known & used overview packs: Swapped Kisover link imgur link and WCKG link to be a direct link to the Kisover page on WCKG. Updated overview statuses of currently listed overviews (Barkkor and SaraShawa now listed as out of date, based on latest chat channel MOTDs & blog updates)
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The '''overview''' is one of the most essential components of EVE's user interface and is the primary means of viewing items in space. It is a customizable list of interactive entries and can assist players with virtually every activity performed in space. Preparing your Overview to fit your own personal preferences are essential to you having a successful time playing EVE Online.
The '''overview''' is one of the most essential components of EVE's user interface and is the primary means of viewing items in space. It is a customizable list of interactive entries and can assist players with virtually every activity performed in space. Preparing your Overview to fit your own personal preferences are essential to you having a successful time playing EVE Online.
== Setting up your Overview ==
Using the default overview is generally not recommended. Instead, players should either set and manage their own overview or use a well-maintained overview pack.
We have a quick-start Overview guide to help you get started easily.
Follow the steps below to setup the EVE Uni Overview and read on to learn more about the Overview itself.
=== Step 1 - Opening up Overview Settings ===
[[File:How to get to overview settings.png|575x262px|none|frame|How to access your Overview Settings while in space in-game]]
#It it recommended that you are flying in space to setup your Overview for the first time (Other methods of opening up this window can be found in [[Overview settings]]). If you are currently in a station, click on Undock.
#Once undocked, stop your ship at a safe location near the station or elsewhere.
#Click on the " ⋮ " icon on the top right of your Overview and click on Open Overview Settings (refer to image above).
=== Step 2 - Getting the EVE Uni Overview in-game ===
[[File:Open channel window.png|195x110px|none|frame|Open channel window from the chat box]]
Click on the " + " icon located on the top right of your chat channel window.<br>
[[File:Accessing eve uni overview.png|333x361px|none|frame|Accessing the Overview (EVE Uni) channel]]
In the top input field, type in "Overview (EVE Uni)" and click Join.<br>
[[File:Overview eve uni channel.png|410x368px|none|frame|The Overview (EVE Uni) channel]]
You will now see the channel's Message of the Day (MOTD), follow the installation steps there in-game and you are done!
=== Advanced settings ===
If you want to further tweak your Overview to fit your personal preference, more details on the overview settings are found on [[Overview settings]] page.


== Understanding your Overview ==
== Understanding your Overview ==
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A faster method to tag targets is to use the "tag item as" shortcut key. Note that all "tag item as" actions do not have a key bound to them by default. These shortcuts are in the "combat" section of shortcut settings.
A faster method to tag targets is to use the "tag item as" shortcut key. Note that all "tag item as" actions do not have a key bound to them by default. These shortcuts are in the "combat" section of shortcut settings.
== Installing the EVE University Overview ==
Using the default overview is generally not recommended. Instead, players should either set and manage their own overview or use a well-maintained overview pack.
We have a quick-start Overview guide to help you get started easily.
Follow the steps below to setup the EVE Uni Overview and read on to learn more about the Overview itself.
=== Step 1 - Opening up Overview Settings ===
[[File:How to get to overview settings.png|575x262px|none|frame|How to access your Overview Settings while in space in-game]]
#It it recommended that you are flying in space to setup your Overview for the first time (Other methods of opening up this window can be found in [[Overview settings]]). If you are currently in a station, click on Undock.
#Once undocked, stop your ship at a safe location near the station or elsewhere.
#Click on the " ⋮ " icon on the top right of your Overview and click on Open Overview Settings (refer to image above).
=== Step 2 - Getting the EVE Uni Overview in-game ===
[[File:Open channel window.png|195x110px|none|frame|Open channel window from the chat box]]
Click on the " + " icon located on the top right of your chat channel window.<br>
[[File:Accessing eve uni overview.png|333x361px|none|frame|Accessing the Overview (EVE Uni) channel]]
In the top input field, type in "Overview (EVE Uni)" and click Join.<br>
[[File:Overview eve uni channel.png|410x368px|none|frame|The Overview (EVE Uni) channel]]
You will now see the channel's Message of the Day (MOTD), follow the installation steps there in-game and you are done!
=== Advanced settings ===
If you want to further tweak your Overview to fit your personal preference, more details on the overview settings are found on [[Overview settings]] page.


== Overview pack ==
== Overview pack ==