Directional scanning: Difference between revisions

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==How to use it==

[[image:Opendscan.jpg|right|thumb|center]]

To open the directional scanner press Alt+D.

To open the directional scanner press {{button|Alt}} + {{button|D}}.

*Alternatively, click the "radar" button (just above the autopilot button) on the left-hand side of the HUD, and when the window with the four items opens, choose the directional scanner.

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The easiest way to aim the scanner is to left-click on an object in the system map and hold until the radial menu pops up - then choose the d-scan icon from the menu. The scan cone will move to point at that object.

* You can also right-click on an object in the map and choose "look at" from the drop down menu.

* You can hold down the ~~"v"~~ key and click anywhere in space. With ~~"v"~~ down you can also click-drag to make a rectangle to which the scan will orient.

* You can hold down the {{button|V}} key and click anywhere in space. With {{button|V}} down you can also click-drag to make a rectangle to which the scan will orient.

* If you have brackets turned on in your [[Overview]], you can right-click on any bracket and choose "look at" from the drop down menu.

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==== Spam Scan ====

Naturally, you will scan the system before you set up your operation. Once you are started, however, you should refresh the scan periodically. You can rescan by clicking on the large SCAN buttion, or you can set up the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey.{{Color box | color=#222222 | border=#ffeeee | This hotkey is off by default, so you will have to set it up manually. Open the Game Preferences window (ESC), go to the "Shortcuts" tab, and then go to the "Combat" tab inside of Shortcuts. Find the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. If you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, you are going to use the key often, so choose a key that's very easy to strike.}}

Naturally, you will scan the system before you set up your operation. Once you are started, however, you should refresh the scan periodically. You can rescan by clicking on the large SCAN buttion, or you can set up the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey.{{Color box | color=#222222 | border=#ffeeee | This hotkey is off by default, so you will have to set it up manually. Open the Game Preferences window {{button|ESC}}, go to the "Shortcuts" tab, and then go to the "Combat" tab inside of Shortcuts. Find the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. If you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, you are going to use the key often, so choose a key that's very easy to strike.}}

Your goal is to spot ships as soon as they come into range, decide whether they are potentially hostile, and then decide how to respond. There are no specific rules for doing this; you will need to develop a plan that is comfortable for you, but here are a few basic techniques.

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 ==How to use it==
 [[image:Opendscan.jpg|right|thumb|center]]
-To open the directional scanner press Alt+D.
+To open the directional scanner press {{button|Alt}} + {{button|D}}.
 *Alternatively, click the "radar" button (just above the autopilot button) on the left-hand side of the HUD, and when the window with the four items opens, choose the directional scanner.
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 The easiest way to aim the scanner is to left-click on an object in the system map and hold until the radial menu pops up - then choose the d-scan icon from the menu. The scan cone will move to point at that object.
 * You can also right-click on an object in the map and choose "look at" from the drop down menu.
-* You can hold down the "v" key and click anywhere in space. With "v" down you can also click-drag to make a rectangle to which the scan will orient.
+* You can hold down the {{button|V}} key and click anywhere in space. With {{button|V}} down you can also click-drag to make a rectangle to which the scan will orient.
 * If you have brackets turned on in your [[Overview]], you can right-click on any bracket and choose "look at" from the drop down menu.
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 ==== Spam Scan ====
-Naturally, you will scan the system before you set up your operation. Once you are started, however, you should refresh the scan periodically. You can rescan by clicking on the large SCAN buttion, or you can set up the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey.{{Color box | color=#222222 | border=#ffeeee | This hotkey is off by default, so you will have to set it up manually. Open the Game Preferences window (ESC), go to the "Shortcuts" tab, and then go to the "Combat" tab inside of Shortcuts. Find the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. If you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, you are going to use the key often, so choose a key that's very easy to strike.}}
+Naturally, you will scan the system before you set up your operation. Once you are started, however, you should refresh the scan periodically. You can rescan by clicking on the large SCAN buttion, or you can set up the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey.{{Color box | color=#222222 | border=#ffeeee | This hotkey is off by default, so you will have to set it up manually. Open the Game Preferences window {{button|ESC}}, go to the "Shortcuts" tab, and then go to the "Combat" tab inside of Shortcuts. Find the "Refresh Directional Scan" hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. If you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, you are going to use the key often, so choose a key that's very easy to strike.}}
 Your goal is to spot ships as soon as they come into range, decide whether they are potentially hostile, and then decide how to respond. There are no specific rules for doing this; you will need to develop a plan that is comfortable for you, but here are a few basic techniques.