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- A new user interface for the Windows version of the game has been implemented on the test server client.
If you wish to discuss or submit feedback on this topic, please use the [dev1156] tag.
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- A new user interface for the Windows version of the game has been implemented on the test server client.
If you wish to discuss or submit feedback on this topic, please use the [dev1156] tag.
- Activating the New User Interface
To activate the new user interface, you must first update your Test Client to the latest version and check the box next to “Activate New UI” in the “Misc.” tab of the FINAL FANTASY XI Config program.
Attachment 7726
- Screen Resolution
The new interface allows for multiple windows to be open simultaneously. As such, while it is possible to use the new UI at lower resolutions, we recommend that you play at an increased resolution to accommodate having several windows open at once.
- Known Issues
- Activating the new user interface will remove the “Test Server” description on the title logo.
- The Dock System icon does not display correctly.
- Certain interface menus contain typographical errors and have text omitted.
- Messages cannot be properly received from friends registered to players' friend lists.
- Controlling your Character
- Mouse Controls
There are no particular changes to mouse controls.
More information on keyboard controls.
- Keyboard Controls
There are no particular changes to keyboard controls.
More information on keyboard controls.
- Controller Controls
Controllers can be used as before, with the exception of the following:
- Changes to the “Select Active Window” functionality:
As it is now possible to have multiple windows open simultaneously, changes have been made to the next and previous window functionality.
More information on controller controls.
- User Interface
- The Cursor
A cursor (Attachment 7736) will display next to currently selected options.
Pressing the Enter key or left clicking on options that the cursor displays next to enables them.
As a note, the cursor only displays in active windows.
- Active and Inactive Windows
An active window is one that is currently selected, and will be brightly lit to denote that it is active.
In contrast, unselected windows are considered inactive and darkened out to denote their inactivity. The cursor will also not display in inactive windows.
An Active Window
Attachment 7727An Inactive Window
Attachment 7728
- Moving Windows
Either click and drag the white border at the top of a window or click inside a window and drag while holding the shift key to move it.Attachment 7729
- Closing Windows
Click the (Attachment 7732) icon in the upper right corner of a window to close it.
- Fixing a Window
Clicking on the lock icon (Attachment 7734/Attachment 7738) will enable you to lock or unlock the position of a window. Locked windows may not be moved.
- Status Bar
The Status Bar displays your HP, MP, and TP.Attachment 7730
- Dock System
A variety of information and functions are at your disposal via the dock system. This system is displayed on-screen at all times and cannot be turned off.Attachment 7731* The dock system icon do not currently display properly.
- Dock System Functions
- Displaying Vana’diel Time
- Current Location
The area name and your coordinates are always displayed.
- Compass
The top of the compass displays the direction in which your character is facing.Attachment 7733
- Network Status
Selecting the (Attachment 7735) icon will let you check detailed network status information.Attachment 7737
- POL and Non-POL Messages
The icon will change when you have received a message.
- Trade Requests
The icon will change when you have received a trade request.
- Treasures
Attachment 7739
- Casting Lots
Selecting an item from the treasure pool will display a window where you can cast lots for that item.
- Checking lots
You are able to check which party members have cast lots for the treasure. Results will be displayed at the right of the treasure window.Attachment 7741
- Party Request
The icon will change when you have received a party request.
- Switching Window Display
You are able to change which non-Dock System windows display and which do not.
- Preview Window
Hovering over categories such as items, magic, and abilities will display a preview window where you can check detailed information about the category being hovered over.
The preview window cannot be moved, and will display either above or below the cursor depending on the cursor’s location.
Displayed Above the Cursor
Attachment 7742
Displayed Below the Cursor
Attachment 7743
- Help Window
Help text will be displayed for the currently selected item.Attachment 7744
- Check
Text in the upper section of the window will change to display the name of the target PC.Attachment 7745
- Status Effect Icons
Eleven status effect icons are displayed in a line.
These status effects will display in the order they were received, regardless of whether they are beneficial or detrimental.
Certain effects may be removed by clicking on the appropriate icon.Attachment 7747
- Shopping Window
Buying and selling items takes place within the same shopping window.Attachment 7746
- Log Window
A window where you can manage game logs has been added.Attachment 7748
- Icon Explanations
- Attachment 7749
Switches between chat message types such as Say and Tell.
- Attachment 7750
Displays the most recent chat log.
- Attachment 7752
Expands the log window.
- Attachment 7751
Allows sorting of the “Config” log.
Attachment 7753 Attachment 7754
- Opening and Closing the Main Menu
- Opening the Main Menu
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">- (dash)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Press the scroll wheel down</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Main Menu
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC while the main menu is active</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click while the main menu is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Main Menu
- Moving the cursor and selecting items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Changing Pages
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">← → - (dash)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Clicking either the < or > button in the lower section of the menu</td> </tr></table>
- Mog House Menu
Controls within the Mog House are all done from the main menu.
A third page will be added to the main menu upon entering your Mog House.
Attachment 7755
- Mog Safes
Selecting “Mog Safe” will open your Mog Safe.
You can select where an item is stored by switching tabs within the Mog Safe window.Attachment 7756
- Delivery Box
Multiple items can be received, returned, or disposed of at once.Attachment 7757
- Changing Jobs
Selecting the name of the job you would like to switch to will change your job.Attachment 7758
Attachment 7759
- Opening and Closing the Status Window
- Opening the Status Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Select “Status” in the main menu and press enter.</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Left click or press the middle mouse button over “Status” in the main menu.</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Status Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Status Window
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">↑ ↓</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Items Within the Status Window
The right side of the status window is divided into upper and lower halves. The upper half always displays effects that are affecting the character, while the lower half displays information about selected items.
- Character Status
Displays your main job, support job, experience until next level, stat values, HP, MP, TP, limit points, and merit points.Attachment 7760
- Profile
Displays your character's status and profile.Attachment 7761
- Job Levels
Displays the levels of all your jobs.
Your main job will appear in yellow, and your support job will appear in light blue.Attachment 7762
- Combat Skills
Displays your combat skill levels.
- Magic Skills
Displays your magic skill levels.
- Merit Points
Enables you to switch between merit point and experience point gathering modes.
- Categories Within the Merit Points Menu
Categories for which merit points can be set are displayed here.
- Merit Point Addendum
- You are unable to select the merit points menu and categories contained within until you are able to obtain merit points.
Attachment 7763
- Opening and Closing the Equipment Window
- Opening the Equipment Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Press Enter after selecting “Equipment” in the main menu.</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Click “Equipment” in the main menu.</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Equipment Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Change Equipment Menu
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Changing Equipment
There are two methods for changing equipment: the existing method and the drag-and-drop method.
- Existing Method
Hover over the equipment slot you would like to change, and press enter or left click and select the item you would like to equip from the list on the right side of the window.Attachment 7764
- Drag-and-Drop
- Changing Currently Equipped Items
Click and drag an item from the equipment list or an item shown on the left side of the window and drop it into the equipment list or the list of items to equip or unequip it.Attachment 7765
- Changing Automaton Equipment
If Puppeteer is set as your main or support job, it is possible to change equipment for you or the automaton from the left side of the change equipment window.
Attachment 7766
- Opening and Closing the Magic List Window
- Opening the Magic List Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Select “Magic” from the main menu and press enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Left click or press the middle mouse button on “Magic” in the main menu</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Magic Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating Magic Lists
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Viewing the Magic List Menu
The magic menu displays all magic spells, including those you have not yet learned. Clicking "Change View" in the lower section of the window will hide those spells you have not yet acquired.
- MP Cost / Recast Time
Values in parenthesis represent the MP cost, and the value to the right is the recast time.
In the picture below, four seconds remain until Cure IV is ready to be cast.Attachment 7767
- Setting Blue Magic
If Blue Mage is set as your main or support job, you will be able to set spells from the lower section of the window by selecting “Blue Magic” from the list.Attachment 7768
Selecting “Set Spells” will display a window with a list of blue magic spells that you can select.
The left side of the blue magic list displays what spells are set, and the right side displays all blue magic spells that may be learned.
- Learnable Blue Magic Spell Font Colors
- White: Settable
- Green: Already set
- Gray: Unselectable
Attachment 7769- Setting Blue Magic
There are two ways to set blue magic spells.
- Set blue magic spells from the setting column
Selecting the number from the setting column within the blue magic list will enable you to select the corresponding blue magic spell from the learning column.
- Set blue magic spells from the learning column
If there is an opening in the setting column, you will be able to select the blue magic spell from the white-colored spells in the learning column.
- Automatic and Manual Sorting
Clicking the Auto (Attachment 7770) or Manual (Attachment 7771) icons displayed at the bottom right of the magic list window will enable you to sort your spells either manually or automatically.
Attachment 7772
- Opening and Closing Items
- Opening the Items Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Press the Enter key after selecting ”Items” from the main menu or press CTRL+I</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Left click on “Items” from the main menu</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Items Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Press ESC while the window is active</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Item Window
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Item Menu Entries
- Gil
Displays the amount of gil you possess.
- Temporary
Displays the total number of temporary items you possess.
- Number
Displays the total number of items you possess.
- Items
Displays the items you possess.
* Which items are displayed varies by filter.
- Action
Displays items that the PC can use.
* Which items are displayed varies by filter.
- Bazaar
Displays a list of currently owned items and enables you to select which items to auction.
* More information about the bazaar will be provided later on in this document.
- Filter
Enables you to designate parameters for which items will be displayed in the selected category.
- Autot
Automatically organizes items you possess.
- Manual
Enables you to manually sort the order of items you possess.
* Items that are grayed out cannot be manually sorted.
- The Bazaar
- Selling Items
You may select items to sell from the “Bazaar” category in the item menu.
You can check the number and price of items you are currently putting up for sale from within the bazaar category.
Attachment 7773
- Purchasing
You can purchase items that another PC has for sale by targeting that PC and selecting “view bazaar items” from the “examine” command in the action window.
Attachment 7774
- Synthesis
Items in your possession will be displayed on the right side of the synthesis window, and you can perform synthesis on the left.Attachment 7775
Attachment 7776
- Opening and Closing the Delivery Window
- Opening the Delivery Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Target the NPC and press enter</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Click the NPC</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Delivery Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Delivery Window
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3"> ↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>
- Sending Items
Up to eight items may be sent at once. Gil may not occupy multiple slots.Attachment 7777
- Canceling
You may cancel a delivery in progress by selecting the applicable items. The delivery process will be cancelled, and items marked “delivery canceled” may be returned to your inventory by reselecting them.
Attachment 7778
Attachment 7779
- Opening and Closing the Abilities Window
- Opening the Abilities Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="CENTER" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">J</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Click “Abilities” from the main menu</td> </tr></table>
- Closing the Abilities Window
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="50.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">ESC or J</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner</td> </tr></table>
- Navigating the Abilities Window
- Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items
<table width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="20.0%" bgcolor="#a8d0d7"> </td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Keyboard</td> <td width="30.0%" align="center" bgcolor="#a8d0d7">Mouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Moving the Cursor</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3"> ↑ ↓ ← →</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#eaf2f3">Move the pointer</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#c6e9ef">Selecting Items</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Enter</td> <td align="left" bgcolor="#f5fafb">Left click</td> </tr></table>- Ability Menu Categories
- All
Displays all learned abilities, job traits, weapon skills, job abilities, and pet commands.
- Job Traits
Displays all learned job traits.
- Job Abilities
Displays all learned job abilities.
- Pet Commands
Displays all usable pet commands.
- Ranged Attack
Carries out a ranged attack on the target.
- Pet Commands
You must have Beastmaster, Summoner, Dragoon*, or Puppetmaster set as your main or support job in order to use/check pet commands.
Displayed pet commands vary by pet.
* For dragoons, main job only.
Attachment 7780
- Beastmaster Pet Commands
The cost to use beastmaster abilities and the recharge time will be displayed in the ability window if your main or support job is set to beastmaster.
- Addendum
- Clicking “Change View” in the lower section of the abilities window will display only those abilities which can be used.
- The rearrangement icon (Attachment 7781) displayed at the bottom right of the ability menu will let you change the position of displayed abilities.