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'''Door Keypad Tutorial'''

This guide explains how to use the standard keypads found next to many doors aboard the [[Magellan Class]] starship in [[Starship Simulator]]. These keypads allow for manual operation, mode changes, and security locking of doors.

== Interaction ==
To operate a keypad:
* Position your view so the cursor is over the desired button on the keypad screen.
* Press '''Left Mouse Button''' to activate the button.
* You can hold the '''E''' key to activate a movable mouse cursor overlay, which may make selecting specific buttons easier.

== Basic Operation ==
Most keypads feature prominent '''OPEN''' and '''CLOSE''' buttons.
* Pressing '''OPEN''' manually opens the associated door.
* Pressing '''CLOSE''' manually closes the associated door.
These buttons are primarily used when the door is in [[#Door Mode (Auto/Manual)|Manual Mode]] or after it has been unlocked via [[#Security Mode (Lock/Unlock)|Security Mode]].

== Status Icons ==
Located at the bottom of the keypad screen, two icons indicate the door's current status:
* '''Door Icon''' (Left): Indicates the operational mode.
::* '''Green:''' Door is in '''Auto Mode'''.
::* '''Red:''' Door is in '''Manual Mode'''.
* '''Key Icon''' (Right): Indicates the security lock status.
::* '''Green:''' Door is '''Unlocked'''. No security PIN is required to operate the door.
::* '''Red:''' Door is '''Locked'''. A security PIN must be entered via the Security Mode screen to unlock the door before it can be opened.

== Mode Selection ==
It appears clicking the Status Icons (Door, Key) or potentially other indicated areas at the bottom cycles through different setting screens for the keypad: Door Mode, Privacy Mode (if available), and Security Mode.

== Door Mode (Auto/Manual) ==
This mode controls whether the door opens automatically or requires manual activation.
* '''Auto Mode:''' (Indicated by Green Door Icon) The door uses proximity sensors and will open automatically when someone approaches, then close after a short delay.
* '''Manual Mode:''' (Indicated by Red Door Icon) The door does not use proximity sensors. You must press the '''OPEN''' and '''CLOSE''' buttons on the keypad to operate it.
* '''Switching:''' On the "DOOR MODE" screen, press the '''AUTO''' or '''MANUAL''' button to select the desired mode.

== Privacy Mode ==
* '''Availability:''' This feature is only available on certain doors leading into sensitive areas (e.g., offices, quarters) and typically only accessible from the keypad inside the room.
* '''Function:''' When enabled, Privacy Mode makes any transparent panels on the door semi-opaque (applying a "frosted glass" effect) to prevent visual observation into the room.
* '''Operation:''' On the "PRIVACY MODE" screen, use the '''ENABLE''' and '''DISABLE''' buttons to toggle the mode on or off. The screen displays "PRIVACY MODE: ON" or "PRIVACY MODE: OFF".

== Security Mode (Lock/Unlock) ==
This mode allows the door to be locked with a numerical PIN code.
* '''Locking Process:'''

::*Navigate to the Security Mode screen (showing the number pad).
::*Enter a desired PIN code using the number buttons. ''(Note: Currently, setting custom PINs may not be fully implemented; default or universal codes might apply, or the feature may be pending full implementation)''.
::*Press the '''LOCK''' button.
::*The door will close (if open), the proximity sensor will deactivate (effectively putting it in Manual Mode), and the Key Icon will turn '''Red'''. The screen may display "DOOR LOCKED".
* '''Unlocking Process:'''

::*Navigate to the Security Mode screen.
::*Enter the correct PIN code using the number pad.
::*Press the '''UNLOCK''' button.
::*If the PIN is correct, the Key Icon will turn '''Green''', and the screen may display "DOOR UNLOCKED".
::*The door controls ('''OPEN'''/'''CLOSE''') are now active again. You will likely need to press '''OPEN''' to enter, as the door remains in a manual state after unlocking.

== Future Plans ==
The developers have indicated plans to implement more detailed access control in the future, potentially including:
* Different access levels based on crew role (e.g., Command, Engineering, Security overrides).
* Default PIN codes for specific departments or areas.
* Customizable PIN codes.
As of the current development phase, these features may not yet be fully implemented.

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