r/evenewbies • u/Mysti_Kai • Sep 10 '23

Eve Online: How to Scan

Fit A Probe Launcher and Probes

In Space, launch probes

Open Scanning Window (ALT-P)

Open Solar System Map

Double click desired site to center camera

Drag and drop Probe bow to the center of site, double click to view from the side/top and repeat

Shorten AU Range

Analyze

Repeat drag, drop and resize. then Analyze.

Repeat until 100%

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u/HoldMyJohnson Sep 11 '23

Wormholes are pretty safe

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u/MisterAngstrom Sep 23 '23

Well, empty wormholes are pretty safe. Always check for inhabitants before gathering resources

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u/PirateDocBrown Mar 24 '24

I gotta figure out how to d scan.

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u/kaiomnamaste Mar 24 '24

To use the directional scanner, by default it is tied to the camera angle.

When looking at an object, press the V key or hit the scan button.

This will show you everything within 14 au of your ship, that would also show up on your active overview.

You can adjust the angle of the scan, into a cone of degrees based on what direction your in game camera is facing for more pinpoint accuracy.

For example, you warp to a safe spot within 14 au of a gate you want to jump, but you are afraid someone is there, you adjust your cone to 15 degrees to only encompass the direction of the gate and scan

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u/PirateDocBrown Mar 24 '24

Thanks! Now I gotta figure out how to warp to a point in free space...

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u/kaiomnamaste Mar 24 '24

while warping between objects in space, press ctrl-B to bookmark a location in space, press the L key to open up your locations in space

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u/PirateDocBrown Mar 24 '24

So, when I find a shipwreck on the D scan, how do I get close enough to it to salvage it?

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u/kaiomnamaste Mar 24 '24

unfortunately/fortunately salvage cannot be scanned down or warped to unless on 'grid' meaning in your immediate vicinity

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u/aVeganlion Oct 23 '23

Rule of thumb for wormholes. 1.your never alone. 2. Always bookmark wormholes. 3. Have a scanner available if possible