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==== Save Current Client Settings ====
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If you would like to have a backup of your current settings and triggers, follow these steps.
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# Open the settings window (gears icon in the lower-right)
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# Click 'Import/Export' in the Settings Menu.
# Click 'Save Settings to Disk'. This will download your current settings to your computer. Note that this is a .nxs file (Nexus Settings)


==== Load Settings ====
==== Backup Current Client Settings ====
If you would like to load some older settings you have previously downloaded, follow these steps.
If you wish to create a backup for your current settings and triggers, follow these instructions:
# Open the settings window (gears icon in the lower-right)
# Click 'Import/Export' in the Settings Menu.
# Drag your Nexus Settings File (.nxs) to the Import Settings box or click on the box and load your settings file.
Note that Nexus automatically stores older version of your settings from the past couple weeks, just in case you've done something really bad and need to repair your settings. You can restore these in the 'Restore older settings' area of the 'Import/Export' tab in the Nexus settings menu.


==== Adjust the music volume, or turn it off ====
# Access the settings window by clicking the gears icon located in the lower-right corner.
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# Select 'Import/Export' from the Settings Menu.
Just use the little control that looks like a speaker in the lower right. Click and adjust the slider.
# Click on 'Save Settings to Disk'. This will save your current settings on your computer as a .nxs file (Nexus Settings).


==== Tab targeting - target things using the tab key ====
==== Restore Client Settings ====
You can cycle between denizen/NPC/mob targets (but not players) in the room with you by simply hitting the tab button on your keyboard. You'll see the target change on the bottom of the client, directly underneath the input box. If the room info window is open, the target text is highlighted in yellow.
If you need to revert to older settings that you've previously saved, follow these steps:


Note that in general, tab targeting will attempt to avoid targeting pets, guards, and a few other types of creatures that you generally wouldn't want to attack accidentally.
# Open the settings window by clicking the gears icon in the lower-right corner.
# Choose 'Import/Export' from the Settings Menu.
# Either drag your Nexus Settings File (.nxs) to the Import Settings box or click the box to load your settings file.


'''PvP tab targeting''': You can tab-target players by doing tab-space to cycle through players.
[[File:Map_window.jpg|thumb|200px|You can zoom out quite a bit with the map.]]


==== Command completion ====
Please note that Nexus automatically saves older versions of your settings from the past few weeks, as a safety net if you've made a serious error and need to restore your settings. You can retrieve these from the 'Restore older settings' section under the 'Import/Export' tab in the Nexus settings menu.
Just shift-tab to complete a partly-typed out command from your buffer of past commands. This may not work with some Chrome installs, as some of them use shift-tab.


==== Zoom in or out of the map ====
==== Modify Music Volume or Mute It ====
Hover over the map and slowly use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.
Simply use the control that resembles a speaker in the lower right. Click and adjust the slider to modify the volume or mute.


==== Send a command's output to a floating window ====
==== Tab Targeting - Select Targets Using Tab Key ====
Simply type WINDOW <command> and the output of whatever is in <command> will be sent to a floating window. Very handy for things like reading long letters, logs, and so on.
You can cycle through denizen/NPC/mob targets (excluding players) in your room by simply pressing the tab button on your keyboard. You will notice the target change at the bottom of the client, directly underneath the input box. If the room info window is active, the target text will be highlighted in yellow.


==== Toggle logging on or off ====
Keep in mind that tab targeting usually avoids selecting pets, guards, and a few other creature types that you typically wouldn't want to attack unintentionally.
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Click the paper & pen icon in the lower-right to start a log. When you click it again to turn it off, you'll be presented with an option to save the log.


==== Toggle scripts on or off ====
'''PvP Tab Targeting''': To tab-target players, use tab-space to cycle through players.
[[File:Scripts_icon.jpg|border]]
You can toggle your scripts on or off using the lightning bolt icon, in the footer bar of Nexus, in the lower right.


==== Give feedback on the client ====
==== Command Completion ====
The best way to submit bugs is by using the URL listed below. We use Mantis Bug Tracker to keep track of bugs in Nexus 3.0. You must log in to submit bugs by using your character name and password on the appropriate game website for your character. For example, if your character is on Aetolia, you must use the Aetolia link below.
For command completion, use shift-tab to finish a partially-typed command from your buffer of past commands. This might not work with certain Chrome installs, as some of them use shift-tab.
 
==== Zoom In/Out on the Map ====
Place the cursor over the map and gently use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.
 
==== Redirect Command Output to a Floating Window ====
Simply type WINDOW <command>, and the output of whatever <command> contains will be redirected to a floating window. This feature is quite useful for tasks such as reading long letters, logs, etc.
 
==== Enable/Disable Logging ====
Click the paper & pen icon in the lower right to start a log. When you click it again to stop it, you'll be given the option to save the log.
 
==== Enable/Disable Scripts ====
You can turn your scripts on or off using the lightning bolt icon, located on the Nexus footer bar, in the lower right.
 
==== Provide Feedback on the Client ====
The preferred method to report bugs is through the following URLs. We utilize Mantis Bug Tracker for tracking bugs in Nexus 3.0. You need to log in to report bugs using your character name and password on the corresponding game website for your character. For example, if your character is in Aetolia, you should use the Aetolia link below.


* https://client.achaea.com/bugs
* https://client.achaea.com/bugs
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* https://client.starmourn.com/bugs
* https://client.starmourn.com/bugs


Remember to log in using your character name and password to submit a bug.
Please remember to log in using your character name and password to report a bug.


You may also give feedback on the client by opening the settings window and using the Feedback tab. However, this is best for ideas or other general information about the client.
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Latest revision as of 22:13, 23 May 2023

Backup Current Client Settings

If you wish to create a backup for your current settings and triggers, follow these instructions:

  1. Access the settings window by clicking the gears icon located in the lower-right corner.
  2. Select 'Import/Export' from the Settings Menu.
  3. Click on 'Save Settings to Disk'. This will save your current settings on your computer as a .nxs file (Nexus Settings).

Restore Client Settings

If you need to revert to older settings that you've previously saved, follow these steps:

  1. Open the settings window by clicking the gears icon in the lower-right corner.
  2. Choose 'Import/Export' from the Settings Menu.
  3. Either drag your Nexus Settings File (.nxs) to the Import Settings box or click the box to load your settings file.


Please note that Nexus automatically saves older versions of your settings from the past few weeks, as a safety net if you've made a serious error and need to restore your settings. You can retrieve these from the 'Restore older settings' section under the 'Import/Export' tab in the Nexus settings menu.

Modify Music Volume or Mute It

Simply use the control that resembles a speaker in the lower right. Click and adjust the slider to modify the volume or mute.

Tab Targeting - Select Targets Using Tab Key

You can cycle through denizen/NPC/mob targets (excluding players) in your room by simply pressing the tab button on your keyboard. You will notice the target change at the bottom of the client, directly underneath the input box. If the room info window is active, the target text will be highlighted in yellow.

Keep in mind that tab targeting usually avoids selecting pets, guards, and a few other creature types that you typically wouldn't want to attack unintentionally.

PvP Tab Targeting: To tab-target players, use tab-space to cycle through players.

Command Completion

For command completion, use shift-tab to finish a partially-typed command from your buffer of past commands. This might not work with certain Chrome installs, as some of them use shift-tab.

Zoom In/Out on the Map

Place the cursor over the map and gently use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.

Redirect Command Output to a Floating Window

Simply type WINDOW <command>, and the output of whatever <command> contains will be redirected to a floating window. This feature is quite useful for tasks such as reading long letters, logs, etc.

Enable/Disable Logging

Click the paper & pen icon in the lower right to start a log. When you click it again to stop it, you'll be given the option to save the log.

Enable/Disable Scripts

You can turn your scripts on or off using the lightning bolt icon, located on the Nexus footer bar, in the lower right.

Provide Feedback on the Client

The preferred method to report bugs is through the following URLs. We utilize Mantis Bug Tracker for tracking bugs in Nexus 3.0. You need to log in to report bugs using your character name and password on the corresponding game website for your character. For example, if your character is in Aetolia, you should use the Aetolia link below.

Please remember to log in using your character name and password to report a bug.

Important Links

Nexus 3.0 Documentation

The following links describe how to use the Nexus Client.

The Basics

Client Settings

Scripting

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