Best way to align with marked jump target (how to find the target?)

[NewBlacksmurf]

Is there something in settings or an icon that is on the ship map that would help me find the target to my next jump. Once I plot my routes the next jumps automatically target but when I arrive at a star, I often guess which direction to point the ship and fly a bit around the start until I see the orange circle


is there a better way or something on my map I'm overlooking?

 

[Siobhan]

Is there something in settings or an icon that is on the ship map that would help me find the target to my next jump. Once I plot my routes the next jumps automatically target but when I arrive at a star, I often guess which direction to point the ship and fly a bit around the start until I see the orange circle


is there a better way or something on my map I'm overlooking?

Top left of radar, a small circle with a dot. This dot is the star, planet or station you're r locked on. Position shows direction. Hollow means it's behind you.

 

[NewBlacksmurf]

Is this in settings because there isn't a dot for me.

My main ship is the Imperial Cutter and I've zoomed my radar out as far as possible.
I also drive the dolphin

 

[NewBlacksmurf]

The spot on your HUD under the arrow in the picture shows you're orientation to your target.

http://i.imgur.com/r3SMuGM.jpg

Hmmm thanks. I'll pay attn to this more. Glad to now know what it is....maybe it was on an old training video I forgot of

 

[Nine19CnynCrvr]

Hmmm thanks. I'll pay attn to this more. Glad to now know what it is....maybe it was on an old training video I forgot of

And remember what Siobhan said. If the dot is hollow, your destination is behind you.

 

[Requiem Mortis]

This indicator also works for showing your assigned landing pad when inside the Starport docking station - but the dot is not shown in the center it's at the bottom of the indicator when the landing pad is directly below you (filled in front, empty behind same).

 

[Nine19CnynCrvr]

This indicator also works for showing your assigned landing pad when inside the Starport docking station - but the dot is not shown in the center it's at the bottom of the indicator when the landing pad is directly below you (filled in front, empty behind same).

I memorized where all the pads were in a starport before I learned about the blue dot working for landing pads. It was one of those "well that's now pointless" moments.

 

[Docjas18]

I'm astonished that you made it to the imperial cutter without realizing this basic tool.

I dont say that to be a jerk, so I hope you don't take it that way, I'm just astonished that there isn't more attention drawn to this fabulous tool, come to think of it I don't recall the tutorials ever singling this out. Granted it's been two years since I played the tutorials.

 

[Esral Sa Nikto]

I'm astonished that you made it to the imperial cutter without realizing this basic tool.

I dont say that to be a jerk, so I hope you don't take it that way, I'm just astonished that there isn't more attention drawn to this fabulous tool, come to think of it I don't recall the tutorials ever singling this out. Granted it's been two years since I played the tutorials.

Agreed. I can't imagine flying without using the compass. I found out about it here in the forums, but I was still in my starter sidewinder.

 

[Siobhan]

Agreed. I can't imagine flying without using the compass. I found out about it here in the forums, but I was still in my starter sidewinder.

It's been in the game since '84...

 

[Docjas18]

It's been in the game since '84...

I was still an itch in my dads pants in 84. I think I was playing a few weeks with the same issue OP has before someone on the forums clued me in to the compass. Of course, having played the ports and emulations of the original elite after playing Elite Dangerous you bet your bottom I knew exactly how to operate that compass.

 

[JetsonRING]

Is there something in settings or an icon that is on the ship map that would help me find the target to my next jump. Once I plot my routes the next jumps automatically target but when I arrive at a star, I often guess which direction to point the ship and fly a bit around the start until I see the orange circle.
is there a better way or something on my map I'm overlooking?

In the HUD, slightly above and left of the central sensor display, there is a small, orange "compass" which will either show a small, white circle or a solid white dot in it. If your next system in route is selected as a target (it usually is, automatically) then, if the destination is in front of you the compass will show a solid white dot, if it is behind you, the compass will show a white circle. Maneuver so that the solid white dot is in the center of the compass and your next system should be right in front of you. If you see a small white circle, "pull" until the circle moves off the edge of the compass and turns solid, then maneuver to put the solid white dot in the center of the compass.

Note: The compass also shows the direction to your landing pad when inside a space station and landing clearance has been approved. o7

 

[AlexLar]

This indicator also works for showing your assigned landing pad when inside the Starport docking station - but the dot is not shown in the center it's at the bottom of the indicator when the landing pad is directly below you (filled in front, empty behind same).

Nice one +1 bro. Every day a school day! Years of flying and never spotted that.

 

[NewBlacksmurf]

This indicator also works for showing your assigned landing pad when inside the Starport docking station - but the dot is not shown in the center it's at the bottom of the indicator when the landing pad is directly below you (filled in front, empty behind same).

Its a whole new experience for me using this.
Believe it or not, I was making due without it as my screen wasn't big enough to see the detail.

I really hope the xbox one x puts the game in native 4k to sharpen everything. Life is good now with the Xbox one s and a big screen 4k tv.

Imagine if you can, I've gone to Colonia and am almost half way to elite explorer but just found this out

 

[NewBlacksmurf]

I'm astonished that you made it to the imperial cutter without realizing this basic tool.

I dont say that to be a jerk, so I hope you don't take it that way, I'm just astonished that there isn't more attention drawn to this fabulous tool, come to think of it I don't recall the tutorials ever singling this out. Granted it's been two years since I played the tutorials.

Hehe you would assume otherwise right.

imperial Cutter and soon to unlock the Fed Dropship. Unlocked the Assault ship

 

[Nine19CnynCrvr]

Hehe you would assume otherwise right.

imperial Cutter and soon to unlock the Fed Dropship. Unlocked the Assault ship

You have those last 2 reversed. The unlock order for Feds is the Dropship (Midshipman), Assault Ship(CPO), Gunship(Ensign), then Corvette(Rear Admiral).

 

[RITMoon]

Is this in settings because there isn't a dot for me.

My main ship is the Imperial Cutter and I've zoomed my radar out as far as possible.
I also drive the dolphin

I'm sorry, you made it through the cutter grind without realizing what and where that indicator was?

 

[Chubbypeckr]

I'm astonished that you made it to the imperial cutter without realizing this basic tool.

I dont say that to be a jerk, so I hope you don't take it that way, I'm just astonished that there isn't more attention drawn to this fabulous tool, come to think of it I don't recall the tutorials ever singling this out. Granted it's been two years since I played the tutorials.

I went a really long time without knowing about this too! It helps so much now tho.

 

[SciTrekker]

Granted it's been two years since I played the tutorials.

I recently fired some up and they need to be updated. HUD, Station Services menu, and even Outfitting in some of them are from an old version. Low fruit, though, as long as the point of the training comes across.