Any way to set a marker?

[GhostOokami]

So, im tryin to make my way in space, tryin to get some machines built etc, but i need cobalt, which is nowhere near me. I tried traveling to the nearest asteroids to find it but i almost got myself lost from my base area.

Is there an easier way to mark an area without a beacon?

[TinfoilChef]

Hit "K" to open the control panel, then selecthe "GPS" tab on top. From there, while you're at the place you want a marker, click the option to create a new marker from current position.

Then you can re-name it so you'll know what it is.

[GhostOokami]

oh that is fantastic! how far does it go out to

[error1440]

Originally posted by GhostOokami:

oh that is fantastic! how far does it go out to

GPS waypoints have infinite range (well, as infinite as an infinite size world is) You can place them anywhere you want, and they can be seen at any distance.

You can turn them off by selecting a specific waypoint in the GPS tab and unchecking the "Show on HUD" option (it doesnt delete the waypoint, just removes it from the HUD)

[ShookShibe]

it doesn't seem to work with me, i went to the flight seat pressed "K" and went to gps, pressed new and renamed it, but nothing showed up. anyone know what i did wrong?

[AlanEsh]

Do New from Current Location. If you just make a new one i think it puts it at the center of the game map (0,0)?
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[Wess243]

Originally posted by E.S.K:

it doesn't seem to work with me, i went to the flight seat pressed "K" and went to gps, pressed new and renamed it, but nothing showed up. anyone know what i did wrong?

E.S.K. make sure that you check the box that says "Always Visible" in the details of your new location.

[melelconquistador]

Originally posted by Wess243:

Originally posted by E.S.K:

it doesn't seem to work with me, i went to the flight seat pressed "K" and went to gps, pressed new and renamed it, but nothing showed up. anyone know what i did wrong?

E.S.K. make sure that you check the box that says "Always Visible" in the details of your new location.

2015...

[DrEarlInsanity]

use new from current position.

[Jaeger]

Originally posted by DrEarlInsanity:

use new from current position.

[TeddyChynski]

You funny wunnies, this was 2 years ago!

[eMYNOCK]

but the question and the responses are still valid.

a bit dusty but not a corpse anymore.

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and the Golden Shovel award goes too......... ***drumroll*** :P

[Prometheus]

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