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The directional scanner can be used to see all ships or probes that may pose a threat, or to gather intel on objects that are off grid such as enemy fleets. The d-scan is especially important in [[wormholes]] as the local chat there does not automatically show other players, and the directional scan is the tool for this task. | The directional scanner can be used to see all ships or probes that may pose a threat, or to gather intel on objects that are off grid such as enemy fleets. The d-scan is especially important in [[wormholes]] as the local chat there does not automatically show other players, and the directional scan is the tool for this task. | ||
[[image:Qs_openDscan.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Directional scanner window with labels.]] | |||
==How to use it== | ==How to use it== | ||
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 - and when the window with the three scanners opens, choosing the directional scanner. | 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 - and when the window with the three scanners opens, choosing the directional scanner. This will open the d-scan window as shown next. | ||
This will open the d-scan window as shown next. | |||
[[File:Dscanwindow.jpg|upright=2.0|thumb|center|D-Scan Window and Results]] | [[File:Dscanwindow.jpg|upright=2.0|thumb|center|D-Scan Window and Results]] | ||
The directional scanner lists objects that are within its scan cone. | The directional scanner lists objects that are within its scan cone. | ||