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The fitting window is simply too big - Agree or disagree?
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Multor Kaston
Doomheim
#1 - 2013-07-14 12:10:32 UTC  |  Edited by: Multor Kaston
What do you guys think about the size of the fitting window?

I'm finding it is a waste of space. I can't properly fit the other windows I want open with it at the same time. I find myself constantly shifting positions of windows in order to do various things in relation to ship fitting.

It cannot be re sized or made opaque. You can close the info panel on the right however that is more important to me than the other panel TBH, and it still suffers from a height issue independent of this.

Am I missing something? If not, who else agrees that the window size needs to be reduced/reducible?

"Use X 3rd party software" - Thanks, not looking for a work-around though, discussing the in-game feature itself.


Here is a photo of the current fitting window:
http://i.imgur.com/YskJXND.png

>> Here is a photo of my proposed fitting window:
>> http://i.imgur.com/UsP3jKH.png

So we get the same information just in a smaller area, + shows the drones =)


Right now the fitting window takes up more than half the screen in horizontal and vertical directions.
That is too big, even at 1920x1080, but especially at the lower resolutions.
Tarsha Listur
Mini Industrial Concern
#2 - 2013-07-14 12:47:57 UTC
I think it functions fine, exactly what windows are more important than ship fitting?
Multor Kaston
Doomheim
#3 - 2013-07-14 12:51:26 UTC  |  Edited by: Multor Kaston
As important is the inventory window and to a lesser extent the browser (fits, mission info, etc).

In terms of inventory and fitting, one window cuts off the other no matter where they are moved. I can resize the inventory window so it's not the case, but then it becomes quite hard to use and/or I end up with missing information.
Mr Kidd
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-07-14 12:52:47 UTC
The fitting window is redundant. And it does take up too much space. They should ditch it. Instead, the cap dial...whatever you call it, should hide when you dock but still be able to reappear by ticking a button at the bottom of the screen and you should be able to fit you ship directly to/from the module buttons with a slight addition to show rigs/subsystems.

Don't ban me, bro!
Ace Uoweme
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#5 - 2013-07-14 12:55:53 UTC
Multor Kaston wrote:
As important is the inventory window and to a lesser extent the browser (fits, mission info, etc).

In terms of inventory and fitting, one window cuts off the other no matter where they are moved. I can resize the inventory window so it's not the case, but then it becomes quite hard to use and/or I end up with missing information.


On a 1920x1080 monitor it's fine. Anything smaller would make it more difficult to distinguish the modules (important to see when switching them with other fits, as the database can be very iffy in switching them -- the fitting mechanism is borked at the moment).

_"In a world of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." _ ~George Orwell
Multor Kaston
Doomheim
#6 - 2013-07-14 12:57:09 UTC
Mr Kidd wrote:
The fitting window is redundant. And it does take up too much space. They should ditch it. Instead, the cap dial...whatever you call it, should hide when you dock but still be able to reappear by ticking a button at the bottom of the screen and you should be able to fit you ship directly to/from the module buttons with a slight addition to show rigs/subsystems.
Yes. This.
Beekeeper Bob
Beekeepers Anonymous
#7 - 2013-07-14 18:51:59 UTC
The fitting window is just fine, what you need is a real computer.....Lol

If you aren't running on at least a 27 inch screen in HD, you don't get EVE.....


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Kult Altol
The Safe Space
#8 - 2013-07-14 20:23:59 UTC
Meh, perhaps a compact fitting window should be available.

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Ovv Topik
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#9 - 2013-07-14 20:47:18 UTC
I'm at 1920x1080 and agree it could be smaller.

It causes a lot of needless clicking to prioritize overlapping windows.

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Miilla
Hulkageddon Orphanage
#10 - 2013-07-14 20:48:14 UTC
I think it should be much much bigger, at least 8 times it's size, so I can find it on my 10 x 10 multi cinema screen setup.
Jasmine Assasin
The Holy Rollers
#11 - 2013-07-14 20:48:25 UTC
I wouldn't complain if they made it resizable but it's not something I'm going to complain about either.
Miilla
Hulkageddon Orphanage
#12 - 2013-07-14 20:50:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Miilla
I just checked on my *blows dust off* PC, yup definately too big for 620 x 480.


Be grateful your fittings work, mine doesn't work at all.
Frostys Virpio
State War Academy
Caldari State
#13 - 2013-07-14 20:50:33 UTC
Mr Kidd wrote:
The fitting window is redundant. And it does take up too much space. They should ditch it. Instead, the cap dial...whatever you call it, should hide when you dock but still be able to reappear by ticking a button at the bottom of the screen and you should be able to fit you ship directly to/from the module buttons with a slight addition to show rigs/subsystems.


Also add powergrid/CPU and cap info. And probably some other stuff I am forgetting about.
Hessian Arcturus
Doomheim
#14 - 2013-07-14 20:52:21 UTC
People really will winge about anything won't they... Shocked

It's human nature to want to explore. To find your line and go beyond it. The only limit, is the one you set yourself.
Miilla
Hulkageddon Orphanage
#15 - 2013-07-14 20:52:54 UTC
Hessian Arcturus wrote:
People really will winge about anything won't they... Shocked


Can I whine about your grammar?
Hessian Arcturus
Doomheim
#16 - 2013-07-14 20:55:42 UTC
Miilla wrote:
Hessian Arcturus wrote:
People really will winge about anything won't they... Shocked


Can I whine about your grammar?


Sure, go ahead Big smile

It's human nature to want to explore. To find your line and go beyond it. The only limit, is the one you set yourself.
Rek Seven
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2013-07-14 21:34:38 UTC
agreed. there should be an alternative scaled down version

The wishlist is pretty much complete...
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#18 - 2013-07-14 21:38:17 UTC
Nah.
dexington
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#19 - 2013-07-14 21:43:54 UTC
Miilla wrote:
I just checked on my *blows dust off* PC, yup definately too big for 620 x 480.


What kind of alien technology are you using?, 640x480 was standard human resolution.

I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous.
Seven Koskanaiken
Shadow Legions.
SONS of BANE
#20 - 2013-07-14 22:46:11 UTC
Can't say it's high my list of issues..
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