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{{Update| People & Places in Neocom has been changed into separate 'Locations" and "Contacts" windows}} | {{Update|[[Has update description:: People & Places in Neocom has been changed into separate 'Locations" and "Contacts" windows]]}} | ||
{{related class|Bookmarks (CORE class)}} | {{related class|Bookmarks (CORE class)}} | ||
'''Bookmarks''' are used to identify unique locations in space so they can be easily warped to. Bookmarks do not need to be associated with an actual in-game object and are often used to mark locations far from surrounding celestial objects. | '''Bookmarks''' are used to identify unique locations in space so they can be easily warped to. Bookmarks do not need to be associated with an actual in-game object and are often used to mark locations far from surrounding celestial objects. | ||
== Using bookmarks == | == Using bookmarks == | ||
[[ | [[File:Locations.png|thumb|Bookmarking an object in space.]] [[File:NewLocation.png|thumb|Bookmarking window. The name and note can be changed later but the automatic expiration can not be changed after the bookmark is saved.]] | ||
There are two main ways of creating bookmarks. | There are two main ways of creating bookmarks. | ||
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'''Important:''' | '''Important:''' | ||
* You can bookmark many entities in space, but if the item's location is changed by force or is destroyed, the bookmark will only indicate the original location coordinates. | * You can bookmark many entities in space, but if the item's location is changed by force or is destroyed, the bookmark will only indicate the original location coordinates. | ||
* The 'Add location' command works both when you are at a dead stop or while moving - including warping. '''The coordinates you bookmark will indicate the exact location when you click the 'Submit' button and confirm the bookmark.''' | * The 'Add location' command works both when you are at a dead stop or while moving - including warping. '''The coordinates you bookmark will indicate the exact location when you click the 'Submit' button and confirm the bookmark.''' | ||
** One exception to the above occurs if you open the 'Add location' window in a station. If you undock and use that 'Add location' window in space, the bookmark will be set at the station and NOT at the point in space you were at when 'ok' was clicked. | ** One exception to the above occurs if you open the 'Add location' window in a station. If you undock and use that 'Add location' window in space, the bookmark will be set at the station and NOT at the point in space you were at when 'ok' was clicked. | ||
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== Shared bookmark folders == | == Shared bookmark folders == | ||
[[ | [[File:BookMarksInSpace.jpg|thumb|Personal and shared bookmarks have different icons in space.]] | ||
Shared bookmark folders allow sharing bookmarks with other people. | Shared bookmark folders allow sharing bookmarks with other people. | ||
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* Changes to shared bookmark folder access take up to 5 minutes to apply. | * Changes to shared bookmark folder access take up to 5 minutes to apply. | ||
Online bookmark folders are active and can be viewed and used. Offline bookmark folders are inactive and cannot be viewed or used. Note that | Online bookmark folders are active and can be viewed and used. Offline bookmark folders are inactive and cannot be viewed or used. Note that "visible in space" and "offline" are two separate states. Offline bookmarks are separated into "Offline folders" section in people & places window. Bookmark folders can be onlined and offlined by right clicking them and selecting the appropriate menu item. | ||
== Common bookmark uses == | == Common bookmark uses == | ||
There are many types of bookmarks, but all capsuleers should at least have some basic bookmarks to travel in space safely and avoid traps or hunts. Depending on your role or operation you could extend your repertoire to various bookmarks. | There are many types of bookmarks, but all capsuleers should at least have some basic bookmarks to travel in space safely and avoid traps or hunts. Depending on your role or operation you could extend your repertoire to various bookmarks. | ||
=== Safe spots === | === Safe spots === | ||
Safe spot bookmarks are one of the most important ways to use bookmarks. Safe spots are locations in space away from all charted entities. The only way to find someone in a safe spot and warp to that location is by using scan probes. Although you can be seen in a directional scan, you cannot be followed unless someone scans your location with probes. | Safe spot bookmarks are one of the most important ways to use bookmarks. Safe spots are locations in space away from all charted entities. The only way to find someone in a safe spot and warp to that location is by using scan probes. Although you can be seen in a directional scan, you cannot be followed unless someone scans your location with probes. | ||
There are three basic types of safe spots. | There are three basic types of safe spots. | ||
Mid-point safes are the simplest and least secure form of safes. Create a bookmark while warping between two celestials. It is fairly easy to get the approximate position of a midpoint safe by using [[directional scanner]] which makes them easier to probe. A determined pilot can even locate mid-point safes with the directional scanner and mid warp bookmarks. | Mid-point safes are the simplest and least secure form of safes. Create a bookmark while warping between two celestials. It is fairly easy to get the approximate position of a midpoint safe by using [[directional scanner]] which makes them easier to probe. A determined pilot can even locate mid-point safes with the directional scanner and mid warp bookmarks. | ||
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=== Tactical bookmarks === | === Tactical bookmarks === | ||
Tactical bookmarks are bookmarks that are on grid with a point of interest (such as station or stargate) but far enough that hostiles on the grid will not be a danger to you and [[Tackling# | Tactical bookmarks are bookmarks that are on grid with a point of interest (such as station or stargate) but far enough that hostiles on the grid will not be a danger to you and [[Tackling#Warp disruption fields|drag bubbles]] will not drag you. They should be at minimum 200 km away so that warping between the target and the bookmark is always possible.<br> | ||
Tactical bookmarks can be used to check the target grid before warping in or to prey on passing by ships, ready to warp in as soon as the victim arrives.[[File:TacticalBookmarkLayout.gif|thumb|Tactical bookmarks placed around a gate. Click to see animation.]] | Tactical bookmarks can be used to check the target grid before warping in or to prey on passing by ships, ready to warp in as soon as the victim arrives.[[File:TacticalBookmarkLayout.gif|thumb|Tactical bookmarks placed around a gate. Click to see animation.]] | ||
Tactical bookmarks "above" or "below" the target can also be used for bypassing bubbles. | Tactical bookmarks "above" or "below" the target can also be used for bypassing bubbles. | ||
Tactical bookmarks can also be used for fast repositioning on grid. The recommended layout for a Tactical PvP Bookmark Setup is the classic 3 axes, 4 points per axes, with 150km separating each Bookmark Point. With this layout, almost every point around a designated area (eg. Jump Gate, POS, Station...) in a radius of 300km can be reached, allowing fast position changes as well as the famous "50km Warp" known to be the smallest distance a ship can warp to. if you have a target 50 km away and a tactical bookmark 200 km behind them you can warp to the bookmark at 150 km and land right on top of the target. | Tactical bookmarks can also be used for fast repositioning on grid. The recommended layout for a Tactical PvP Bookmark Setup is the classic 3 axes, 4 points per axes, with 150km separating each Bookmark Point. With this layout, almost every point around a designated area (eg. Jump Gate, POS, Station...) in a radius of 300km can be reached, allowing fast position changes as well as the famous "50km Warp" known to be the smallest distance a ship can warp to. if you have a target 50 km away and a tactical bookmark 200 km behind them you can warp to the bookmark at 150 km and land right on top of the target. | ||
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While at first glance, an undocking ship appears to travel in a straight line, remember this is space and the orientation is in the eye of the beholder. Accordingly, Ender would articulate that when you undock, you are really "falling". Thus, the bookmark behind the undock point represents the High Ground of any combat situation. (If you want to see it in practice, imagine someone is shooting at you from behind the station the next time you undock; try to turn around and burn towards the hypothetical aggressor, and enjoy getting stuck bumping into the station.) | While at first glance, an undocking ship appears to travel in a straight line, remember this is space and the orientation is in the eye of the beholder. Accordingly, Ender would articulate that when you undock, you are really "falling". Thus, the bookmark behind the undock point represents the High Ground of any combat situation. (If you want to see it in practice, imagine someone is shooting at you from behind the station the next time you undock; try to turn around and burn towards the hypothetical aggressor, and enjoy getting stuck bumping into the station.) | ||
Once you have established this collection of bookmarks around a station, you can extend the thinking to key stargates within the system. | Once you have established this collection of bookmarks around a station, you can extend the thinking to key stargates within the system. The "high ground" of a stargate is either the path that is furthest away from the sun or furthest away from your home station. | ||
=== Bubbling bookmarks === | === Bubbling bookmarks === | ||
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== Organizing and managing bookmarks == | == Organizing and managing bookmarks == | ||
As time goes by you will create a lot of bookmarks and if you don’t organize and manage them, you will mess them up. This section presents some basic techniques you can use to avoid that. The following are not strict rules. They are, however, built upon solid experience. In time, you should feel free to develop your own style and system. | As time goes by you will create a lot of bookmarks and if you don’t organize and manage them, you will mess them up. This section presents some basic techniques you can use to avoid that. The following are not strict rules. They are, however, built upon solid experience. In time, you should feel free to develop your own style and system. | ||
The most important part of organizing your bookmarks is labeling. In stressful situations, you have to be able to recognize the right bookmark and use it in an instant. Therefore, your bookmark labels need to have a standard, easily recognizable format. | The most important part of organizing your bookmarks is labeling. In stressful situations, you have to be able to recognize the right bookmark and use it in an instant. Therefore, your bookmark labels need to have a standard, easily recognizable format. It is important to create - and use - an efficient way to label your bookmarks from the beginning. You will thank yourself in the future. | ||
You may also use folders to organize your bookmarks. | You may also use folders to organize your bookmarks. | ||
Before labeling your bookmarks, you should familiarize yourself with the information stored with your bookmarks in the Places tab of the People & Places window. | Before labeling your bookmarks, you should familiarize yourself with the information stored with your bookmarks in the Places tab of the People & Places window. | ||
[[ | [[File:Labels.jpg]] | ||
As you can see in the above illustration, each bookmark automatically contains the following information: | As you can see in the above illustration, each bookmark automatically contains the following information: | ||
{| style="text-align: left;" | {| style="text-align: left;" | ||
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Avoid using these details in your bookmarks to simplify their labels. Also, you can arrange the location of the columns according to your choice. | Avoid using these details in your bookmarks to simplify their labels. Also, you can arrange the location of the columns according to your choice. | ||
'''Tips:'''<br> | '''Tips:'''<br> | ||
*Try not to use information already available in the Places tab for bookmark labels, and keep it as simple as possible because you may need to find your bookmark in an instant in case of an emergency or a strict situation. | * Try not to use information already available in the Places tab for bookmark labels, and keep it as simple as possible because you may need to find your bookmark in an instant in case of an emergency or a strict situation. | ||
*You can sort your bookmarks according to their jump distance. This way they will be available on top of the list. The bookmarks in the current system are always highlighted with green to help you separate them from the others. | * You can sort your bookmarks according to their jump distance. This way they will be available on top of the list. The bookmarks in the current system are always highlighted with green to help you separate them from the others. | ||
*You may reach your bookmarks through the right-click menu while in space. Only the bookmarks in the current system will show up in this menu. | * You may reach your bookmarks through the right-click menu while in space. Only the bookmarks in the current system will show up in this menu. | ||
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'''Tips:'''<br> | '''Tips:'''<br> | ||
*When you use the right-click menu to reach your bookmarks in space, you will also see your folders there (only those containing bookmarks in the current system though.) | * When you use the right-click menu to reach your bookmarks in space, you will also see your folders there (only those containing bookmarks in the current system though.) | ||
*Bookmarks in the root folder (not in a sub folders) are extremely easy to access in space - use this to your advantage. | * Bookmarks in the root folder (not in a sub folders) are extremely easy to access in space - use this to your advantage. | ||
*If you would like to keep just one bookmark folder open from your People and Places just double click on the folder you want and a copy will be created on your screen and you will be able to close the People and Places tab and the fold you choose will remain. | * If you would like to keep just one bookmark folder open from your People and Places just double click on the folder you want and a copy will be created on your screen and you will be able to close the People and Places tab and the fold you choose will remain. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||