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Ruler... Yes, indeed

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procopy
The Pornstache
#1 - 2014-11-15 17:37:24 UTC  |  Edited by: procopy
Since all distances you see are relative to your current position, you have no means to figure out how far one point in system is away from another. So what I believe is a necessity for our beloved map view, is to have a damn ruler button (for some reason it won't display full-res image, but an ugly preview, you will need to download the image to comprehend the divine beauty). Upon activating the ruler, you click two objects/bookmarks/whatever in the system and get the distance between them. Like, you know, in Google Earth and stuff.

Why would one need a ruler in space you may ask. Simple. To triangulate, evade, plot a cunning plan and so on. Especially when combined with another useful and needed UI helper.
Adrie Atticus
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#2 - 2014-11-16 11:48:48 UTC
Supported in the current incarnation without your secondary idea but only AND ONLY usable while viewing the map, not while in space.