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VB6 Aurora => VB6 Mechanics => Topic started by: dammrebel on December 19, 2008, 12:18:32 PM

Title: Survey mechanics
Post by: dammrebel on December 19, 2008, 12:18:32 PM

Ok geo surveys, no problem. I have figured those out without much problem. How do I accomplish grav surveys for JPs though. Assuming I have a survey ship with grav sensors once in system how do I assign the survey TG to go look for them. In the TG order window I cant' find any order or task either from direct input or standing order to accomplish this.

Thanks,
Jeff

Title: Re: Survey mechanics
Post by: Erik L on December 19, 2008, 12:55:33 PM

I set a conditional order to "Survey next three system locations"

For manual, you need to check the box "Survey Locations" and (optionally) "Exclude Surveyed" (to prevent duplication of effort).

Title: Re: Survey mechanics
Post by: SteveAlt on December 23, 2008, 01:23:59 PM

Also note that survey locations are not switched on by default so you may not be able to see them. You can find the toggle on the Options section of the Display tab on the System Map window.

Steve

Title: Re: Survey mechanics
Post by: Erik L on December 23, 2008, 09:43:37 PM

Though you don't need to do that for the orders

I don't think I've ever looked at the survey locations on the system map.

Title: Re: Survey mechanics
Post by: ZimRathbone on December 29, 2008, 06:39:50 AM

Quote from: "Erik Luken"

Though you don't need to do that for the orders

I don't think I've ever looked at the survey locations on the system map.

I often use them as default waypoints, especially for going Hyper when setting up surveys for distant companions

Mike

Title: Re: Survey mechanics
Post by: Haegan2005 on January 03, 2009, 12:26:34 PM

Quote from: "Erik Luken"

I set a conditional order to "Survey next three system locations"

For manual, you need to check the box "Survey Locations" and (optionally) "Exclude Surveyed" (to prevent duplication of effort).

I think most of us use these conditional orders. Its way faster then deliberately picking each one.