[dev1156] New User Interface

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• A new user interface for the Windows version of the game has been implemented on the test server client.
  • Table of Contents
    • Notes Regarding the New User Interface
    • Basic Controls and Reading the Screen
    • Main Menu
    • Status
    • Equipment
    • Magic List
    • Items
    • Delivery
    • Abilities
    • Party
    • Trade
    • Search
    • Linkshell
    • Friend List
    • Map
    • Missions
    • Quests
    • Key Items
    • View House
    • Macros
      Information regarding switching the macro palette was updated on December 20, 2013.
    • Config
      Information about Other (2) was updated on December 20, 2013.
    • Help Desk
    • Shut Down

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• 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.
  

  

• 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.

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• 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 () 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
      

      An Inactive Window
      

  
  
  
  • 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.

    

  • Closing Windows
    Click the () icon in the upper right corner of a window to close it.
  • Fixing a Window
    Clicking on the lock icon (/) 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.

    

  • 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.

    

    * 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.

        

      • Network Status
        Selecting the () icon will let you check detailed network status information.

        

      • 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

        

        • 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.

          

      • 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
    
    
    Displayed Below the Cursor
    
    

  • Help Window
    Help text will be displayed for the currently selected item.

    

  • Check
    Text in the upper section of the window will change to display the name of the target PC.

    

  • 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.

    

  
  
  • Shopping Window
    Buying and selling items takes place within the same shopping window.

    

  • Log Window
    A window where you can manage game logs has been added.

    

    • Icon Explanations
      • 
        Switches between chat message types such as Say and Tell.
      • 
        Displays the most recent chat log.
      • 
        Expands the log window.
      • 
        Allows sorting of the “Config” log.
  
  

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• Opening and Closing the Main Menu
  • Opening the Main Menu

    Keyboard	Mouse
    - (dash)	Press the scroll wheel down

  • Closing the Main Menu

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC while the main menu is active	Right click while the main menu is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Main Menu
  • Moving the cursor and selecting items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

  • Changing Pages

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ← → - (dash)	Clicking either the < or > button in the lower section of the menu

• 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.
  

  

  • 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.

    

  • Delivery Box
    Multiple items can be received, returned, or disposed of at once.

    

  • Changing Jobs
    Selecting the name of the job you would like to switch to will change your job.

    

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• Opening and Closing the Status Window
  • Opening the Status Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Select “Status” in the main menu and press enter.	Left click or press the middle mouse button over “Status” in the main menu.

  • Closing the Status Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC	Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Status Window
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

• 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.

    

  • Profile
    Displays your character's status and profile.

    

  • 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.

    

  • 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.

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• Opening and Closing the Equipment Window
  • Opening the Equipment Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Press Enter after selecting “Equipment” in the main menu.	Click “Equipment” in the main menu.

  • Closing the Equipment Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC	Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Change Equipment Menu
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

• 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.

    

  • 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.

      

  • 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.

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• Opening and Closing the Magic List Window
  • Opening the Magic List Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Select “Magic” from the main menu and press enter	Left click or press the middle mouse button on “Magic” in the main menu

  • Closing the Magic Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC	Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating Magic Lists
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

• 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.

    

• 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.

  

  
  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

      

    
    
  • 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 () or Manual () icons displayed at the bottom right of the magic list window will enable you to sort your spells either manually or automatically.

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• Opening and Closing Items
  • Opening the Items Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Press the Enter key after selecting ”Items” from the main menu or press CTRL+I	Left click on “Items” from the main menu

  • Closing the Items Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Press ESC while the window is active	Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Item Window
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

• 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.
    

    

  • 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.
    

    

• Synthesis
  Items in your possession will be displayed on the right side of the synthesis window, and you can perform synthesis on the left.

  

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• Opening and Closing the Delivery Window
  • Opening the Delivery Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    Target the NPC and press enter	Click the NPC

  • Closing the Delivery Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC	Right click or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Delivery Window
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

• Sending Items
  Up to eight items may be sent at once. Gil may not occupy multiple slots.

  

• 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.
  

  

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• Opening and Closing the Abilities Window
  • Opening the Abilities Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    J	Click “Abilities” from the main menu

  • Closing the Abilities Window

    Keyboard	Mouse
    ESC or J	Right click while the window is active or click on the "x" in the upper right corner

• Navigating the Abilities Window
  • Moving the Cursor and Selecting Items

    	Keyboard	Mouse
    Moving the Cursor	↑ ↓ ← →	Move the pointer
    Selecting Items	Enter	Left click

  
  
• 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.
  

  

  • 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 () displayed at the bottom right of the ability menu will let you change the position of displayed abilities.