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== Limits == | == Limits == | ||
[[File:BookMarksInSpace.jpg|thumb|Personal and shared bookmarks have different icons in space.]] | |||
The number of bookmarks that a player can have is limited. | The number of bookmarks that a player can have is limited. | ||
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For object bookmarks | For object bookmarks | ||
* Use the right-click option Save Location on an object (some objects, like ships, can not be saved and thus do not have the option) | * Use the right-click option Save Location on an object (some objects, like ships, can not be saved and thus do not have the option) | ||
** This option will work on, among others, - brackets in space - objects in the overview - objects in the market window - objects in the agent mission offer window - linked objects and agents in chat , mail and the notebook, anomalies and fully identified (green - 100%) signatures in the probe window and more. | ** This option will work on, among others, - brackets in space - objects in the overview - objects in the market window - objects in the agent mission offer window - linked objects and agents in chat, mail and the notebook, anomalies and fully identified (green - 100%) signatures in the probe window and more. | ||
* Use the radial menu. The push-pin on the second level. | * Use the radial menu. The push-pin on the second level. | ||
* Open the Locations window and click the Add Location button (Only when docked). | * Open the Locations window and click the Add Location button (Only when docked). | ||
== Share == | == Share == | ||
[[File:Locations-New Folder-Shared.png|thumb|New Folder window | [[File:Locations-New Folder-Shared.png|thumb|New Folder window in shared folder mode]] | ||
Bookmarks are shared by placing them in a shared folder. For the bookmarks to be available the folder must be connected. | Bookmarks are shared by placing them in a shared folder. For the bookmarks to be available the folder must be connected. | ||
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# '''Use access''': Add locations, edit/delete own locations, copy locations, create sub-folders, edit/delete own sub-folders. | # '''Use access''': Add locations, edit/delete own locations, copy locations, create sub-folders, edit/delete own sub-folders. | ||
# '''Manage access''': Edit/delete all locations and all sub-folders. | # '''Manage access''': Edit/delete all locations and all sub-folders. | ||
# '''Admin access''': Rename/delete | # '''Admin access''': Rename/delete the folder and access management<ref group=Note>5 August 2024: The in-game help has this as "Edit Access Lists" but this is not correct. Edit permission for an access list is controlled by the list itself. What is meant here is the permission to assign access lists to an access level.</ref>. Additionally, connect to the shared folder without a connection link. | ||
=== 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 channels MOTD or EVE mail. Clicking on the connection link will add the folder to the Location window, when having access permission, and not reached the connections [[#Limits|limit]]. | 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 channels MOTD or EVE mail. Clicking on the connection link will add the folder to the Location window, when having access permission, and not reached the connections [[#Limits|limit]]. | ||
[[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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=== Create a shared folder === | === Create a shared folder === | ||
If you haven't already done so, create an [[Access List]] and add the contacts you wish to share the folder with to | If you haven't already done so, create an [[Access List]] and add the contacts you wish to share the folder with to it. | ||
* Open the "Locations" window ('''Neocom -> Personal -> Locations''', default shortcut {{button|L}}) | * Open the "Locations" window ('''[[Neocom]] -> Personal -> Locations''', default shortcut {{button|L}}) | ||
* Click the '''Create Folder''' button | * Click the '''Create Folder''' button | ||
* Enter a folder name (Required) | * Enter a folder name (Required) | ||
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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 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 [[WHC Bookmark Naming Scheme|EVE Unis WHC]] does, rules for labeling | ||
=== Label === | === Label === | ||
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This information is visible in (sort-able) columns on the Locations window and apart from Label and Expiry (limited) can <em>not</em> be edited. | This information is visible in (sort-able) columns on the Locations window and apart from Label and Expiry (limited) can <em>not</em> be edited. | ||
Try not to use information already available in the Locations window for bookmark labels, and keep it as simple as possible because you may need to find bookmark in an instant in case of an emergency or a strict situation. | Try not to use information already available in the Locations window for bookmark labels, and keep it as simple as possible because you may need to find a bookmark in an instant in case of an emergency or a strict situation. | ||
=== Locations window === | === Locations window === | ||
The Locations window is the central repository of bookmarks. It has a three level structure of root | The Locations window is the central repository of bookmarks. It has a three-level structure of root folders, folders and sub-folders. | ||
Folders and sub-folders can be used to organize bookmarks. (sub-)folders can be used to arrange bookmarks according to their uses. Folders are also used to control the availability and the visibility in space (see {{Section link| |Folder status}}). | Folders and sub-folders can be used to organize bookmarks. (sub-)folders can be used to arrange bookmarks according to their uses. Folders are also used to control the availability and the visibility in space (see {{Section link| |Folder status}}). | ||
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A folder, of any level, can be opened in its own window by using the right-click menu option "Open Group Window" or double-clicking the folder. Opening a folder in its own window automatically collapses the folder in the Locations window. Expanding that folder in the Locations window will close the stand-alone folder. | A folder, of any level, can be opened in its own window by using the right-click menu option "Open Group Window" or double-clicking the folder. Opening a folder in its own window automatically collapses the folder in the Locations window. Expanding that folder in the Locations window will close the stand-alone folder. | ||
Bookmark data is divided | Bookmark data is divided into 9 columns: Label, Type, Jumps, SOL, CON, REG, Date, Expiry and Creator (See {{Section link| |Label}} for a description). | ||
Bookmarks that are in the current system are | Bookmarks that are in the current system are highlighted, with the color depending on the Color Theme in use. | ||
==== Root | ==== Root folders ==== | ||
The Locations window has four build in "root"-folders: | The Locations window has four build-in "root"-folders: | ||
[[File:Locations window collapsed.png]] | [[File:Locations window collapsed.png]] | ||
* Locations in <''System''>: This folder is managed by the game and will contain | * 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 system that you are currently residing in. <br>It has a second single 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. | ||
: [[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. | ||
* Shared Locations: This folder contains folders that either are shared with others or others have shared with you. | * Shared Locations: This folder contains folders that either are shared with others or others have shared with you. | ||
* Agent missions: This folder is managed by the game and will contain | * Agent missions: This folder is managed by the game and will contain all bookmarks to locations that are related to accepted missions. | ||
The root | The root folders Personal- and Shared Locations are divided into player-controlled folders and sub-folders. There must be at least one folder to be able to store bookmarks. | ||
==== Folders ==== | ==== Folders ==== | ||
Folders can contain a mixture of sub folders and bookmarks. | Folders can contain a mixture of sub-folders and bookmarks. Folders are used to control the usability of the bookmarks within (online/offline), the visibility of bookmarks in space and, in the case of shared folders: access control. | ||
==== Sub-folders ==== | ==== Sub-folders ==== | ||
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! style="width: 12em;" | Status !! style="width: 8em;" | Applicable to !! Description | ! style="width: 12em;" | Status !! style="width: 8em;" | Applicable to !! Description | ||
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| online / offline || (Shared) Folders || Controls whether the bookmarks are available for use and the availability of the folder when [[#Create|creating]] | | online / offline || (Shared) Folders || Controls whether the bookmarks are available for use and the availability of the folder when [[#Create|creating]] a bookmark. <br>Offline/online status is managed through the right-click menu. <br>When a folder is offline it is moved to the "Offline Folders" folder and appears grayed-out. | ||
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| visible / invisible || (Shared) Folders<br>Sub-folders || Controls the visibility of bookmarks in space. <br>The visibility status is indicated and managed by the eye symbol behind the folder name. Green means visible, grey means hidden. <br>Clicking the eye symbol swaps the status. | | visible / invisible || (Shared) Folders<br>Sub-folders || Controls the visibility of bookmarks in space. <br>The visibility status is indicated and managed by the eye symbol behind the folder name. Green means visible, and grey means hidden. <br>Clicking the eye symbol swaps the status. | ||
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| connected / disconnected || Shared folders || Controls whether a shared folder is available | | connected / disconnected || Shared folders || Controls whether a shared folder is available. <br>Disconnected folders with "Admin access" permission can be reconnected through the "Shared folders With Admin Access" folder. Reconnecting to shared folders without "Admin access" requires the connection link (see {{Section link| |Share}}). | ||
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==== Open the Locations window ====<!-- Full text because of multiple open the XXX window sections --> | ==== Open the Locations window ====<!-- Full text because of multiple open the XXX window sections --> | ||
The locations window can be opened by: | The locations window can be opened by: | ||
* using the Neocom menu: Personal > Locations | * using the [[Neocom]] menu: Personal > Locations | ||
* using the Neocom short-cut icon: Locations | * using the Neocom short-cut icon: Locations<ref group=Note>The short-cut area is player configurable so the icon may or may not be there</ref> | ||
* using the hot-key (Default: {{Button|L}}) | * using the hot-key (Default: {{Button|L}}) | ||
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== Copy and move == | == Copy and move == | ||
Copying and moving | Copying and moving bookmarks can only be done between [[#Folder status|online]] folders. | ||
Bookmarks are '''copied''' by {{Button|Ctrl}}+{{Button|Shift}}-dragging a bookmark on top of the destination folder. | Bookmarks are '''copied''' by {{Button|Ctrl}}+{{Button|Shift}}-dragging a bookmark on top of the destination folder. | ||