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'''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. | ||
== | == Create == | ||
[[File:NewLocation.png|thumb|New Location (bookmark) window.]] | [[File:NewLocation.png|thumb|New Location (bookmark) window.]] | ||
Bookmarks are created through the New Location window The window has the following fields: | Bookmarks are created through the New Location window The window has the following fields: | ||
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* Open the Locations window and click the Add Location button (Only when docked). | * Open the Locations window and click the Add Location button (Only when docked). | ||
== | == Share == | ||
[[File:Locations-New Folder-Shared.png|thumb|New Folder window]] | [[File:Locations-New Folder-Shared.png|thumb|New Folder window]] | ||
[[File:BookMarksInSpace.jpg|thumb|Personal and shared bookmarks have different icons in space.]] | [[File:BookMarksInSpace.jpg|thumb|Personal and shared bookmarks have different icons in space.]] | ||
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Finding a good spot for a warp disruption bubble takes time. So if you think you may be camping the same stargate in the future, you will want to save the location where you want your bubble to be. | Finding a good spot for a warp disruption bubble takes time. So if you think you may be camping the same stargate in the future, you will want to save the location where you want your bubble to be. | ||
== | == Organize and manage == | ||
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. Corporations or elements thereof may have, like [[WHC Bookmark Naming Scheme|EVE Unis WHC]] does, rules for labeling | 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. Corporations or elements thereof may have, like [[WHC Bookmark Naming Scheme|EVE Unis WHC]] does, rules for labeling | ||
=== | === Label === | ||
The most important part of organizing bookmarks is labeling. In stressful situations, you have to be able to recognize the right bookmark and use it in an instant. Therefore, 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. | The most important part of organizing bookmarks is labeling. In stressful situations, you have to be able to recognize the right bookmark and use it in an instant. Therefore, 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. | ||