Tutorial:Holoprojector
This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
This page serves as a Tutorial for a specific feature or system within Starship Simulator.
This tutorial explains how to use the Holoprojector, the central display for the Command Crew on the Bridge of the UNSF Magellan.
Location
The Holoprojector located in a central position on the Bridge, offering a clear view for the bridge crew and acting as the main viewscreen. It can be interacted with from
How to Use the Holoprojector
1. Accessing Controls
- Approach the display
- Once at the Display find a Star systems or other object on the display you want to interact with.
- Point at the Item you wish to interact with and left click. You can hold
Eand you mouse to more precisely interact with the objects.
2. Using The Interfaces
- When an object is selected, a menu pops up similar to those presented in the command interfaces.
- You must use the Mouse to select the option.
- Press and hold the UI Interaction key (Default:
E) to activate the mouse cursor, allowing you to move the mouse without changing the character's view. - Use the mouse to click on interface elements to monitor systems, issue commands, or access information.
- Release the
Ekey to deactivate the mouse cursor. - For more details on UI interaction, see Tutorial:Interaction Basics.
3. Additional Functions
- Once an option is selected, you need to interact with the appropriate station.
- If sent to the Sensors Station, you must interact with the Sensors Operator to perform surveys and project the object onto the Holo-Display.
- If sent to the Helm, you must interact with the Helm Officer to plot a course to the selected object.
Holoprojector Overview
While using the Holoprojector, the Player can typically perform functions such as:
- Send the current target to Sensors Station
- Send the current target to the Helm Station