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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| | [[image:Qs_openDscan.jpg|150px|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. This will open the d-scan window as shown next. | 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. | ||