# Photon UI **URL:** https://forums.eveonline.com/c/feedback/photon-ui/116.md [Latest](https://forums.eveonline.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.eveonline.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.eveonline.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Photon UI category](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/about-the-photon-ui-category/354876)
**Author:** [@CCP\_Paragon](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Paragon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/about-the-photon-ui-category/354876 "2022-03-22T11:24:31Z")
The Photon UI project aims to create a unified style for EVE Online’s user interface, improve consistency, create a better onboarding experience for new players, and reduce cognitive load for all players. We are focusing… --- ## [Why is this here when it is useless to me?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/why-is-this-here-when-it-is-useless-to-me/520458)
**Author:** [@Drosera\_Binata](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Drosera_Binata)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/why-is-this-here-when-it-is-useless-to-me/520458 "2026-10-23T11:48:20Z")
Why is there a button to 'show players layouts as shown: when it doesnt work, it just shows the same thing as when it is on, what is the point of that. --- ## [Re-naming or naming Abyssal for ease of finding](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/re-naming-or-naming-abyssal-for-ease-of-finding/520633)
**Author:** [@neil\_swats](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/neil_swats)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/re-naming-or-naming-abyssal-for-ease-of-finding/520633 "2026-10-21T20:39:22Z")
is there a way we are able to give Abyssal modules a name to identify them ourselves without having to go into the information to look at each. i have a vast quantity of these and it’s a pain in the bum trying to find t… --- ## [Photon UI - General Feedback](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/photon-ui-general-feedback/380063)
**Author:** [@NorCal\_SewerRat](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/NorCal_SewerRat)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/photon-ui-general-feedback/380063 "2026-10-21T19:48:36Z")
Its horrible! What made you guys think this needed to be fixed? Crap contrast, clumsy buttons, BAD IDEA! Please work on the things that need to be fixed and stop fkn with things that work correctly. --- ## [Request - Directional Scan Presets](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/request-directional-scan-presets/520570)
**Author:** [@Pharrah](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pharrah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/request-directional-scan-presets/520570 "2026-10-21T11:11:21Z")
I’d really like directional scan presets What I mean is, it would be nice to hotkey DS to specific configurations. It’s a bit of a pain (and under pressure even prone to errors) when you have to manually always be using… --- ## [Contracts Page Improvements](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/contracts-page-improvements/520270)
**Author:** [@Enshi\_Khamez](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Enshi_Khamez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/contracts-page-improvements/520270 "2026-10-15T18:35:02Z")
Under Contracts \> My Contracts I would like a column like the Search Contracts Page that gives jumps to the contract pickup location. --- ## [Killmark amount shown in killmail from the ship destroyed](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/killmark-amount-shown-in-killmail-from-the-ship-destroyed/517660)
**Author:** [@Phantom\_Silver](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Phantom_Silver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/killmark-amount-shown-in-killmail-from-the-ship-destroyed/517660 "2026-10-15T02:10:09Z")
Hey there, i would love to see the killmarks a ship had before i or someones else destroyed it. There is perfecly enough room to put that in the killmail picture as well. made a example. these killmarks are based up … --- ## [Feedback Issue launching drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/feedback-issue-launching-drones/519932)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Death](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Roland_Death)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/feedback-issue-launching-drones/519932 "2026-10-10T20:17:25Z")
Hi, we had discussed this in the German help. And this had several issues by more users. When i want to launch a group of Drones, Not all drones launch i have to relauch seperate 1 or 2 drones. This has happened for… --- ## [Jump Bridge and pvp](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/jump-bridge-and-pvp/519907)
**Author:** [@Mulrich\_Fendt](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mulrich_Fendt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/jump-bridge-and-pvp/519907 "2026-10-10T09:20:34Z")
This jump bridge update … that is really undermining coalitions and pvp fun. You are making it harder to have pvp, which is the reason a lot of players are here. As you are taking away the options of alliances who work… --- ## [Some overview windows defaults to 2nd tab after undocking](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/some-overview-windows-defaults-to-2nd-tab-after-undocking/513261)
**Author:** [@Kiki\_Of\_Merri](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Kiki_Of_Merri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/some-overview-windows-defaults-to-2nd-tab-after-undocking/513261 "2026-10-05T13:04:34Z")
Didn’t do this before patch. Should I change all my profiles to suit to this or will it be fixed? --- ## [Low class wormhole anomaly changes: a measured response](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/low-class-wormhole-anomaly-changes-a-measured-response/518878)
**Author:** [@Taliyah\_Riraille](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Taliyah_Riraille)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/low-class-wormhole-anomaly-changes-a-measured-response/518878 "2026-09-27T22:41:42Z")
Some quick background - I’m a monoboxer who has been living in a C2 (HS/C3) for a few years now with my corp. During that time I’ve largely maintained my assets via solo ratting in our c3 static. I’ve run probably in the… --- ## [Please fix overviews and tutorial](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-fix-overviews-and-tutorial/518161)
**Author:** [@Odin\_Valknir](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Odin_Valknir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/please-fix-overviews-and-tutorial/518161 "2026-09-22T00:38:11Z")
I’ve played since 2005, and have created 8 accounts over that time, I enjoy sometimes spending time in the help channels, hoping to keep this game which I enjoy alive with new players, as does FCCP supposedly. The basic… --- ## [New Hybrid Drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-hybrid-drones/518469)
**Author:** [@Pharrah](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pharrah)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-hybrid-drones/518469 "2026-09-19T12:56:29Z")
Am I the only one thinking the new Rogue Drone hybrids are horribly broken. EWAR drones used to involve an obvious tradeoff in that you gave up combat-drone DPS to get webs, neuts etc. I get that there may have been iss… --- ## [Green Safety and Vorton chain targeting: a “working as designed” interaction that behaves like a bug](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/green-safety-and-vorton-chain-targeting-a-working-as-designed-interaction-that-behaves-like-a-bug/515780)
**Author:** [@VanDeHelsing](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/VanDeHelsing)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/green-safety-and-vorton-chain-targeting-a-working-as-designed-interaction-that-behaves-like-a-bug/515780 "2026-09-11T22:11:22Z")
Hello, I would like to propose a change to the interaction between Green Safety, Vorton Projectors, and automatic secondary targets. This interaction may technically be functioning according to the current Crimewatch r… --- ## [Re-cycle SKINS: The entire chain lay-out! That's it!](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/re-cycle-skins-the-entire-chain-lay-out-thats-it/514739)
**Author:** [@Queotzcatl](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Queotzcatl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/re-cycle-skins-the-entire-chain-lay-out-thats-it/514739 "2026-09-04T15:19:18Z")
All right, it’s been a long time since the first proposal. Now. Let’s come to terms with it. For good. First! It can be your, in your collection, but inactivated, or, a simple SKIN you bought somewhere and it’s in a fo… --- ## [New Eden Store (NES) - Window mode](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-eden-store-nes-window-mode/517629)
**Author:** [@Ghanima\_Carray](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ghanima_Carray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-eden-store-nes-window-mode/517629 "2026-09-03T09:46:09Z")
Please make it possible to open the New Eden Store (NES) within a moveable window so we can browse whilst doing other activities! --- ## [DEAR CCP](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/dear-ccp/517552)
**Author:** [@Bad\_Girll](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Bad_Girll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/dear-ccp/517552 "2026-09-02T16:46:08Z")
COME ON, CPP, YOU GUYS ARE TALKING ABOUT SWITCHING TO THE NEW PYTHON 3, BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN FIX THAT The notification window is completely unreliable. It disappears, comes back, disappears again, and sometimes does not r… --- ## [Keep the Analog HUD. No Minimalism](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/keep-the-analog-hud-no-minimalism/517595)
**Author:** [@Iron\_Triton](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Iron_Triton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/keep-the-analog-hud-no-minimalism/517595 "2026-09-02T15:25:19Z")
Please let us keep the analog style vacuum tube looking capacitor indicator. It is so much more endearing than a flat digital display. When I look at the pictures of the updated HUD I see flat digital style icons that di… --- ## [Eve Evolved: A New Horizon For the HUD](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-evolved-a-new-horizon-for-the-hud/516606)
**Author:** [@ChakanForever](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/ChakanForever)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-evolved-a-new-horizon-for-the-hud/516606 "2026-09-02T15:22:40Z")
Does this upcoming update finally address the lack of any ability to natively copy the HUD layout between characters and accounts? --- ## [New interface perfect time for Steam Deck / Controller optimization pass](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-interface-perfect-time-for-steam-deck-controller-optimization-pass/516925)
**Author:** [@Nishino\_Beermaiden](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Nishino_Beermaiden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/new-interface-perfect-time-for-steam-deck-controller-optimization-pass/516925 "2026-09-01T22:57:06Z")
Eve runs great on the Steam Deck - you can run 3 clients outside Jita with audio off and low graphics which is pretty impressive. There are three main problems however, the less important being for multiboxing it’s slow… --- ## [Suggestion: Small Miasmos Buff](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/suggestion-small-miasmos-buff/517283)
**Author:** [@Hallorin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hallorin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/suggestion-small-miasmos-buff/517283 "2026-08-29T03:08:36Z")
Hey Fenris — I really enjoy EVE, and I had one small ship-balance suggestion. I think the Miasmos would make an excellent introductory mining-support hull if it had two minor additions: Integrated Mining Surveyor Abil… --- ## [\[Ship Concept\] The Veles-Class Fleet Escort: Driving Conflict via Sub-Capital Pocket Carriers](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ship-concept-the-veles-class-fleet-escort-driving-conflict-via-sub-capital-pocket-carriers/517084)
**Author:** [@sennert](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/sennert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ship-concept-the-veles-class-fleet-escort-driving-conflict-via-sub-capital-pocket-carriers/517084 "2026-08-26T17:43:12Z")
Tags: Ship Idea, Balance, Lore, Null-Sec, PvP 1. The Design Intent: The Missing Tactical Niche In the current meta, sub-capital fleets lack a dedicated, active counter-play platform against heavy missile doctrines, bom… --- ## [Avoid this in the new HUD](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/avoid-this-in-the-new-hud/516986)
**Author:** [@Gerard\_Amatin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gerard_Amatin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/avoid-this-in-the-new-hud/516986 "2026-08-26T16:54:21Z")
Please avoid the scaled hitpoint bars. Source Or zoomed in: Scaled hitpoint bars! I realize we don’t know for sure what’s coming yet, but I’ve seen this as part of some HUD exploration previews and this example … --- ## [Group ( not stack ) Remote Shield&Armor Repair/Booster](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/group-not-stack-remote-shield-armor-repair-booster/516876)
**Author:** [@Coffe\_s\_Babe](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Coffe_s_Babe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/group-not-stack-remote-shield-armor-repair-booster/516876 "2026-08-24T04:38:42Z")
Edit: im really sorry for the confusion this has caused. What i really meant was: Group As in group the remote shield boosters & remote armor repairs like we can group guns. Instead of having the entire row of 8 remo… --- ## [The One HUD update I absolutely need in 2026](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/the-one-hud-update-i-absolutely-need-in-2026/516400)
**Author:** [@Syllable\_Whar](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Syllable_Whar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/the-one-hud-update-i-absolutely-need-in-2026/516400 "2026-08-18T08:24:47Z")
I will make this short and simple: I am getting older. And as I age the UI becomes more challenging. One of the best updates ever done to EVE was the adjustable mouse cursor size. I had been relying on YOLO Mouse becaus… --- ## [Selectable UI - an option for everyone](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/selectable-ui-an-option-for-everyone/516427)
**Author:** [@Taskal\_Sada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Taskal_Sada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/selectable-ui-an-option-for-everyone/516427 "2026-08-15T14:45:54Z")
Selectable UI, like the Overview, you can have multiple options. The 4 versions to start with might be … New, New Player Hud, this is a partial Hub, with some bells & whistles that are not needed yet removed. New,… --- ## [Hearing disabled feature request](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/hearing-disabled-feature-request/516117)
**Author:** [@Vox\_Fortis](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Vox_Fortis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/hearing-disabled-feature-request/516117 "2026-08-15T04:12:39Z")
I have trouble hearing the alerts. its a me problem. can the developers put in some visual ques for when ■■■■ doesn’t happen the way you would expect it. for example, I click warp to 0. I expect to warp, but dang, i got … --- ## [Add Two Achievements](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-two-achievements/516184)
**Author:** [@Jaxan\_Brax](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jaxan_Brax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/add-two-achievements/516184 "2026-08-10T15:21:52Z")
I’ve noticed there’s no achievements for mining ice or doing P.I.. Can we get those please? --- ## [The Container shiftclick not opening bug video explain](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/the-container-shiftclick-not-opening-bug-video-explain/515730)
**Author:** [@Queotzcatl](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Queotzcatl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/the-container-shiftclick-not-opening-bug-video-explain/515730 "2026-08-10T03:42:00Z")
the bug was already signalled, but it still need fix. this short vid is just to help devs identify the issue. --- ## [QOL: PG/CPU in percentage](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/qol-pg-cpu-in-percentage/515909)
**Author:** [@MRKT-DRN\_1-1](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/MRKT-DRN_1-1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/qol-pg-cpu-in-percentage/515909 "2026-08-09T18:17:53Z")
In the fitting window, when lacking powergrid and/or cpu – the important/needed info is ‘can i fix this with an implant’. Currently one has to mouse-over the circular bars to see percentage tooltip. This is extremely ann… [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/feedback/photon-ui/116.md?page=1)