Images in System Menus

Thomas Ford shared this feedback 10 days ago
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I think when highlighting items in a menu there should be a unique image of that particular system shown showing where it is on the grid more clearly to make it easier to identify what system you are working with. This would help greatly in situations like trying to set up a light switch when your structure could have over100 lights around the structure.

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Do you mean like a transparency view or a layer map?

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This is a feature in SE1. The bounding box of the item is highlighted when in the K menu. Admittedly when you are right up close to a grid it is tough to see when in a menu so if it could persist for a time after you exit it might be handy. Especially for repairs where the bloc is not sufficiently damaged for there to be a visual but you want to be in top shape for what you are doing next.

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Alternatively they could have it activate the glow when you press a button in the menu and have it persist up until you press a key to disable it. On top of this I'd suggest having show a picture of the part on the ship being partially transparent to make it more clear exactly where it is.

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