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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. | ||
== 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 == | ||