Directional scanning: Difference between revisions

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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 hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. ~~You are going to use the key often, so if~~ you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, use 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 (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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 ==== 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 hotkey and set it to the key of your choice. You are going to use the key often, so if you plan to be mining or exploring a lot, use 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 (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.