Directional scanning: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Qs 04dscanprac.jpg|right|thumb|Use the radial menu inside the Map to aim the scanner.]]The easiest way to aim the scanner is by '''left'''-clicking on an object '''in the Map''' and using the Radial Menu. When you select the "scanner" icon at the bottom of that menu, the scanner will move to point at the object.

~~====Brackets====~~

Because camera manipulation is involved, you may find it helpful to enable Overview brackets to help you see things in space. With brackets enabled, you can align the camera by moving the target celestial's icon toward your ship's indicator. This was a useful technique prior to the introduction of the map, and some pilots may prefer it.

~~Check the [[Overview Guide#Setting Up Bracket Presets|Overview Guide]] to see how to enable brackets. You can press Alt+Z to turn all brackets on and off.~~

====Moving the Scanner in the Map====

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The fastest way to point the scanner at an object is to click on the object's icon in the map window and use the drop-down radial menu. So, generally speaking, checking or unchecking this option is mostly a matter of preference. Note that you can also use the right-click menu in the map to align or warp to an object.

====Brackets====

Because camera manipulation is involved, you may find it helpful to enable Overview brackets to help you see things in space. With brackets enabled, you can align the camera by moving the target celestial's icon toward your ship's indicator. This was a useful technique prior to the introduction of the map, and some pilots may prefer it.

Check the [[Overview Guide#Setting Up Bracket Presets|Overview Guide]] to see how to enable brackets. You can press Alt+Z to turn all brackets on and off.

===D-Scan Filter And Scan Results===

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 [[File:Qs 04dscanprac.jpg|right|thumb|Use the radial menu inside the Map to aim the scanner.]]The easiest way to aim the scanner is by '''left'''-clicking on an object '''in the Map''' and using the Radial Menu. When you select the "scanner" icon at the bottom of that menu, the scanner will move to point at the object.
-====Brackets====
-Because camera manipulation is involved, you may find it helpful to enable Overview brackets to help you see things in space. With brackets enabled, you can align the camera by moving the target celestial's icon toward your ship's indicator. This was a useful technique prior to the introduction of the map, and some pilots may prefer it.
-Check the [[Overview Guide#Setting Up Bracket Presets|Overview Guide]] to see how to enable brackets. You can press Alt+Z to turn all brackets on and off.
 ====Moving the Scanner in the Map====
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 The fastest way to point the scanner at an object is to click on the object's icon in the map window and use the drop-down radial menu. So, generally speaking, checking or unchecking this option is mostly a matter of preference. Note that you can also use the right-click menu in the map to align or warp to an object.
+====Brackets====
+Because camera manipulation is involved, you may find it helpful to enable Overview brackets to help you see things in space. With brackets enabled, you can align the camera by moving the target celestial's icon toward your ship's indicator. This was a useful technique prior to the introduction of the map, and some pilots may prefer it.
+Check the [[Overview Guide#Setting Up Bracket Presets|Overview Guide]] to see how to enable brackets. You can press Alt+Z to turn all brackets on and off.
 ===D-Scan Filter And Scan Results===