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{{related class|Directional Scanning 101|D-Scan 102}} | |||
'''Scanning''' is a method of finding objects, ships and hidden sites in space. Every ship in Eve has an On-Board Directional System Scanner (d-scan) that can be used to search for objects not found on the [[Overview]]. The d-scan can be used to discover the rough location of a variety of objects up to 14 AU away from your ship. More detailed scanning generally requires additional equipment such as a [[Scanning#Probe_scanning|probe launcher]] (used in Exploration) or a [[Mining#Survey_scanner|survey scanner]] (used in Mining). | '''Scanning''' is a method of finding objects, ships and hidden sites in space. Every ship in Eve has an On-Board Directional System Scanner (d-scan) that can be used to search for objects not found on the [[Overview]]. The d-scan can be used to discover the rough location of a variety of objects up to 14 AU away from your ship. More detailed scanning generally requires additional equipment such as a [[Scanning#Probe_scanning|probe launcher]] (used in Exploration) or a [[Mining#Survey_scanner|survey scanner]] (used in Mining). | ||
==What D-scan is good for== | |||
[[File:Dscanwindow.jpg|thumb|right|D-Scan Window and Results]] | [[File:Dscanwindow.jpg|thumb|right|D-Scan Window and Results]] | ||
The directional scanner can see the following objects in space: | The directional scanner can see the following objects in space: | ||
* All ships and their names. This excludes [[Recon Ships|combat recon]] and [[Cloaking|cloaked ships]]. | * All ships and their names. This excludes [[Recon Ships|combat recon]] and [[Cloaking|cloaked ships]]. | ||
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==How it | ==How to use it== | ||
[[image:Qs_openDscan.jpg|200px|thumb|Directional scanner window with labels.]] | |||
The directional scanner can be used either defensively with full range and angle (allowing the user to see all ships or probes that may pose threat), or offensively to gather intel on things that are off grid. This includes getting enemy fleet composition or approximate location of objects. | The directional scanner can be used either defensively with full range and angle (allowing the user to see all ships or probes that may pose threat), or offensively to gather intel on things that are off grid. This includes getting enemy fleet composition or approximate location of objects. | ||
A d-scan can cover an area with a range of up to about 14.3 AU (appx. 2 x10<sup>9</sup> km), and at an angle from 5° to 360°. It does not scan the space automatically. Every time the scan button or hotkey is pressed the list in the directional scanner window updates to show all visible objects within the scan cone. | |||
The scan will also refresh after you change the range, angle or filter parameters. It also refreshes after jumping into another system. After a scan it takes two seconds for the scanner to reset, after which you can initiate another scan. | |||
The directional scanner is opened by pressing Alt+D or by clicking the "radar" button, above the autopilot button but below the cargohold button on the left-hand side of the HUD. When the window with the three scanners opens, choose the directional scanner. | |||
To get more precise results the directional scanner allows controlling range, angles and filter. | |||
[[image:Qs Dscan14-360.jpg|440px|thumb|Directional scanner window with labels.]] | [[image:Qs Dscan14-360.jpg|440px|thumb|Directional scanner window with labels.]] | ||
===Scan cone=== | ===Scan cone=== | ||