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Argus Overview - What's New

v2.2 Ultimate Edition - Major UX Overhaul!

This release focuses on usability, automation, and polish with 14 new features!

1. System Tray Integration

Never lose track of Argus Overview!

  • Orange "V" icon in system tray
  • Minimize to tray instead of closing
  • Quick access menu (Show/Hide, Profiles, Settings)
  • Double-click to show/hide main window
  • Notifications for new characters

2. One-Click Import

Import all EVE windows instantly!

  • Scan and import ALL EVE windows with one button
  • Automatically detects character names from window titles
  • Skip duplicates automatically
  • Shows count of imported characters

3. Auto-Discovery

Characters appear automatically!

  • Background process scans every 5 seconds (configurable)
  • Automatically adds new EVE windows when they launch
  • Shows notification for each new character
  • No more manual adding required!

4. Per-Character Hotkeys

Direct access to any character!

  • Bind Ctrl+1 to "Main Character", Ctrl+2 to "Scout Alt"
  • Global hotkeys work even when EVE has focus
  • Configure in settings.json

5. Position Lock

Prevent accidental moves!

  • Lock thumbnail positions
  • Lock button in toolbar + Ctrl+Shift+L hotkey
  • Visual lock icon on thumbnails when locked

6. Custom Labels

Identify by role, not name!

  • Right-click thumbnail → "Set Label..."
  • Display "Scout", "Logi", "DPS" instead of character names
  • Persists across sessions

7. Hover Effects

See through thumbnails!

  • Opacity fade on hover (30% default, configurable)
  • See through thumbnails to underlying windows
  • Smooth transitions

8. Activity Indicators

Know what's happening at a glance!

  • Small colored dot on each thumbnail
  • Green = focused, Yellow = recent activity, Gray = idle
  • Quickly identify active windows

9. Session Timers

Track your play time!

  • Optional "2h 15m" display on thumbnails
  • Shows how long each character has been logged in
  • Enable in settings

10. Themes

Choose your look!

  • Dark (default), Light, EVE (orange accents)
  • Configure in settings.json
  • Affects all UI elements

11. Quick Minimize/Restore All

Manage all windows at once!

  • Ctrl+Shift+M: Minimize all EVE windows
  • Ctrl+Shift+R: Restore all EVE windows
  • Tray notifications show count

12. Hot Reload Config

No restart needed!

  • Edit settings.json while running
  • Click "Reload Config" in tray menu
  • Changes apply without restart

13. Enhanced Context Menu

More control per thumbnail!

  • Focus Window, Minimize, Close (with confirmation)
  • Set Label, Zoom Level
  • Remove from Preview

14. Smart Position Inheritance

New thumbnails go where they should!

  • New thumbnails position relative to existing ones
  • Fills right-to-left, then starts new row
  • Respects screen boundaries
  • Grid snapping (10px)

v2.1 - Ultimate Edition

Layout Presets

Never arrange windows again!

  • Create named layouts for different activities
  • Save complete window arrangements with one click
  • Restore entire setups instantly
  • Per-layout performance settings

Example Use Cases:

  • "Mining Layout": Tight 2x2 grid, all previews small
  • "PvP Layout": Scouts on sides, main DPS center, enlarged
  • "Market Layout": One large trader, others minimized
  • "AFK Ratting": Single main window, minimal monitoring

Auto-Tiling & Grid Layouts

One-click window organization!

Available Patterns:

  • 2x2 Grid - Perfect for 4 clients
  • 3x1 Row - Horizontal lineup
  • 1x3 Column - Vertical stack
  • 4x1 Wide - Ultra-wide monitor setup
  • Main + Sides - One large + 3 small
  • Cascade - Overlapping style
  • Custom NxM - Define your own

Features:

  • Configurable spacing between windows
  • Fill entire screen or specific monitor
  • Snap-to-grid option
  • Auto-arrange on window add
  • Different patterns per monitor

Team & Character Management

Manage your entire EVE roster - even offline characters!

Character Database:

  • Add ALL your characters (logged in or not!)
  • Group by account (3 chars per account)
  • Assign roles: Miner, Scout, DPS, Logi, Hauler, Trader
  • Add notes for each character
  • Track last seen/active

Team System:

  • Create activity-based teams
  • Drag-and-drop team builder
  • Pre-configure for different operations
  • Auto-assign windows when chars log in
  • Link teams to layout presets

Visual Activity Alerts

Get notified of important events!

Alert Types:

  • Red Flash (High Priority) - Damage detected! Combat!
  • Screen Change (Medium Priority) - Significant activity
  • Custom Patterns - Define your own alerts

Alert Actions:

  • Visual border flashing on preview
  • Sound alerts (optional)
  • Auto-focus affected window
  • Log alert events

Multi-Monitor Support

Professional multi-monitor management!

  • Auto-detect all connected monitors
  • Per-monitor layout presets
  • "Send to Monitor X" commands
  • Spread windows across monitors
  • Remember monitor assignments
  • Different grid patterns per monitor

EVE Settings Sync

Copy all EVE settings between characters in seconds!

What It Syncs:

  • Keybindings and shortcuts
  • UI layouts and window positions
  • Overview settings and columns
  • Chat settings and channels
  • All in-game preferences
  • Custom filters

Time Savings:

Manual Method: 6 HOURS for 12 characters
Argus Overview: 30 minutes 16 seconds!

v2.0 Features (Still Included)

  • Low-latency multi-window previews
  • Draggable, resizable preview frames
  • Global hotkeys (Ctrl+Alt+1-9)
  • Profile management
  • Adjustable refresh rates (1-60 FPS)
  • Always-on-top mode
  • Click-to-activate windows
  • Minimize inactive (50-80% GPU savings!)
  • Threaded capture (no UI lag!)
  • Smart caching

Technical Improvements

Performance

  • Threaded window capture system
  • Smart frame caching
  • Adaptive refresh rates
  • Minimal CPU overhead
  • GPU-friendly operation

Reliability

  • Better error handling
  • Automatic recovery
  • Backup systems
  • Data validation
  • Crash protection

User Experience

  • Professional tabbed interface
  • Intuitive workflows
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Clear visual feedback
  • Keyboard shortcuts everywhere

Enjoy Argus Overview!

Fly safe, capsuleers! o7