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===Angle and Camera=== | ===Angle and Camera=== | ||
The angle slider sets the scan angle to preset values between 5 and 360 degrees. Together, the angle and range define a cone shaped scan area that originates at the nose of your ship. [[File:Qs Dscan5-60map.jpg|right]] | The angle slider sets the scan angle to preset values between 5 and 360 degrees. Together, the angle and range define a cone shaped scan area that originates at the nose of your ship. [[File:Qs Dscan5-60map.jpg|right|400px]] | ||
The scanner orients to your ship's '''camera view''' of the system. So, to point the scanner in a particular direction, click and drag ''in space'' (not in the scanner map). If you have the scanner map open, you can see the scanner move around as you drag your mouse. (''At 360°, of course, the "cone" is a sphere, and while it may move, you won't see anything happen.'') | The scanner orients to your ship's '''camera view''' of the system. So, to point the scanner in a particular direction, click and drag ''in space'' (not in the scanner map). If you have the scanner map open, you can see the scanner move around as you drag your mouse. (''At 360°, of course, the "cone" is a sphere, and while it may move, you won't see anything happen.'') | ||