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Overview

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	This tutorial covers the fundamental ways you, as a crew member or [[~~Passengers\|passenger~~]], [[Interaction\|interact]] with the environment, objects, and interfaces in [[Starship Simulator]]. Mastering these basics is essential for operating ship systems and navigating the detailed world of the ship.		This tutorial covers the fundamental ways you, as a crew member or [[civilian]], [[Interaction\|interact]] with the environment, objects, and interfaces in [[Starship Simulator]]. Mastering these basics is essential for operating ship systems and navigating the detailed world of the ship.

	For a full list of keybinds, always refer to the main [[Controls]] page.		For a full list of keybinds, always refer to the main [[Controls]] page.

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Notes

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	# Chair Interactions		# Chair Interactions
	* ~~While using~~ the <code>Radial Menu Key</code> or the <code>Action Key</code> ~~can be used to to site~~ down in a chair. The <code>Jump</code> (''Default:<code>Space bar</code>'') must be used to ~~exit~~ from ~~sitting~~.		* Using either the <code>Radial Menu Key</code> or the <code>Action Key</code> enables the sitting down at a chair action. The <code>Jump</code> (''Default:<code>Space bar</code>''), on the other hand must be used to arise from a chair when seated.

	[[Category:Controls]]		[[Category:Controls]]
	[[Category:Interaction]]		[[Category:Interaction]]
	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]

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Context Factors

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	=== Context Factors ===		=== Context Factors ===
	The Radial Menu options change based on:		The Radial Menu options change based on:
	* '''~~Focused~~ Object:''' ~~Looking~~ at a specific station (like Sensors) provides station-specific commands.		* '''Focussed Object:''' looking at a specific station (like Sensors) provides station-specific commands
	* '''Rank/Department:''' ~~Certain~~ commands are restricted to specific roles or senior officers.		* '''Rank/Department:''' certain commands are restricted to specific roles or senior officers
	* '''Location:''' ~~Options~~ differ depending on whether you are on the bridge, in a shuttle, or on a planetary surface.		* '''Location:''' options differ depending on whether you are on the bridge, in a shuttle, or on a planetary surface

	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

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Types of Menu Options

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	! Option Type !! Effect !! Menu Behavior		! Option Type !! Effect !! Menu Behavior
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Sub Options''' \|\| Navigates to a deeper menu (e.g., Emotes). \|\| Opens new menu		\| '''Sub Options''' \|\| Navigates to a deeper menu (e.g., Emotes) \|\| Opens new menu
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Command & Close''' \|\| Issues a final order (e.g., "Explore System"). \|\| Closes menu		\| '''Command & Close''' \|\| Issues a final order (e.g., "Explore System") \|\| Closes menu
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Command & Continue''' \|\| Issues a toggle or incremental order (e.g., "Zoom In"). \|\| Stays open		\| '''Command & Continue''' \|\| Issues a toggle or incremental order (e.g., "Zoom In") \|\| Stays open
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Command & Sub Options''' \|\| Issues a mode change and opens further tweaks. \|\| Opens sub-menu		\| '''Command & Sub Options''' \|\| Issues a mode change and opens further tweaks \|\| Opens sub-menu
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Back / Cancel''' \|\| Returns to the previous menu or exits entirely. \|\| Navigates up/Exits		\| '''Back / Cancel''' \|\| Returns to the previous menu or exits entirely \|\| Navigates up/Exits
	\|}		\|}

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How To Use

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	=== How To Use ===		=== How To Use ===
	* '''Opening the menu:''' ~~Press~~ the '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) at any time.		* '''Opening the menu:''' press the '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) at any time.
	* '''Selecting an option:''' ~~Hover~~ over the desired slice ~~and~~ press the '''Action Key''' (<code>LMB</code>).		* '''Selecting an option:''' hover the cursor over the desired slice of the menu, then press the '''Action Key''' (<code>LMB</code>).
	* '''Closing the menu:''' ~~Press~~ the '''Radial Menu Key''' again, or click the '''Cancel''' icon in the center.		* '''Closing the menu:''' press the '''Radial Menu Key''' again, or click the '''Cancel''' icon in the center.

	=== Types of Menu Options ===		=== Types of Menu Options ===

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Context Awareness

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	=== Context Awareness ===		=== Context Awareness ===
	The Action Key adapts to the situation. For example, using the Action Key on an empty [[Bridge]] chair will cause you to sit~~. However~~, if the chair is occupied by an NPC, the Action Key will instead open the Radial Menu to allow for interaction with that character.		The Action Key adapts to the situation. For example, using the Action Key on an empty [[Bridge]] chair will cause you to sit; however, if the chair is occupied by an NPC, the Action Key will instead open the Radial Menu to allow for interaction with that character.

	== Radial Menu Key ==		== Radial Menu Key ==

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Overview

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	Interaction is primarily handled using two inputs:		Interaction is primarily handled using two inputs:
	* '''Action Key''' (Default: <code>LMB</code>) – ~~Direct~~ interaction with UI and objects.		* '''Action Key''' (Default: <code>LMB</code>) – direct interaction with UI and objects.
	* '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) – ~~Context~~-specific commands and NPC interaction.		* '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) – context-specific commands and NPC interaction.

	== Action Key ==		== Action Key ==

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Overview

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	For a full list of keybinds, always refer to the main [[Controls]] page.		For a full list of keybinds, always refer to the main [[Controls]] page.

	Interaction is primarily handled ~~via~~ two inputs:		Interaction is primarily handled using two inputs:
	* '''Action Key''' (Default: <code>LMB</code>) – Direct interaction with UI and objects.		* '''Action Key''' (Default: <code>LMB</code>) – Direct interaction with UI and objects.
	* '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) – Context-specific commands and NPC interaction.		* '''Radial Menu Key''' (Default: <code>F</code>) – Context-specific commands and NPC interaction.

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	* While using the <code>Radial Menu Key</code> or the <code>Action Key</code> can be used to to site down in a chair. The <code>Jump</code> (''Default:<code>Space bar</code>'') must be used to exit from sitting.		* While using the <code>Radial Menu Key</code> or the <code>Action Key</code> can be used to to site down in a chair. The <code>Jump</code> (''Default:<code>Space bar</code>'') must be used to exit from sitting.

	~~[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]]~~
	[[Category:Controls]]		[[Category:Controls]]
			[[Category:Interaction]]
	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]

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