Improvements to navigation and galaxy map

[OrionUK]

I don't know if this is on FD's to-do list but I was wondering if anyone knew of any improvements in the galaxy map and navigation.

One of my biggest issues with ED is that I hate having to enter in the name of the system every single time.

For instance, I have a trade route which involves several jumps. But both systems have names which are easy to mis spell like HIP 10768 2 or LHS 33122-1 etc. It is incredibly annoying having typed the name only for the map to go shooting off in the wrong direction because of a typo. So I have to write the names down so I don't forget which given the fact that ED is set in the year 3301 does not seem very advanced.

Navigation in the ED universe should be an easy function to get right but I find it rather "clunky".

Perhaps to make it easier there should be a way to create a customised route(s) which you can call up, or a list of last visited locations. I know the UI does show a list but its only the systems nearest to me and it can still be a long list to scroll through.

Anyone else with similiar opinions and any clue from FD as to whether navigation will get some upgrades?


Thanks

 

[Whiterose]

Waypoints.

 

[777Driver]

We definitely need a good navigation computer onboard. Every time I look at that blank screen attached to the chair I think 'Nav computer' Along with a whole other bunch of useful functions.


In the mean time I use voice attack. All my routes, rare trade loops & major systems are stored, one simple voice command and the gal map is open and auto plotting my destination.