argus-overview 2.6.8

Professional multi-boxing tool for EVE Online on Linux

Argus Overview v2.6

The Complete Professional Multi-Boxing Solution for EVE Online

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Team Management

Layout Presets

Visual Alerts

Demo

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Platform Support

Platform	Status	Download
Linux	Full-featured native application	AppImage / Install Script
Windows	Standalone .exe available	Download Windows .exe

• Linux: This repository - X11/Wayland support with native tools
• Windows: Argus_Overview_Windows - Native Win32 API implementation

☕ Support Development

If you find Argus Overview useful, consider supporting development:

• In-Game: Send ISK donations to AreteDriver in EVE Online
• Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/aretedriver

Your support helps keep this project maintained and improving! o7

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🌟 v2.6 Performance & Layout Edition

This release focuses on performance optimization and layout management for running multiple EVE clients smoothly!

✅ NEW in v2.6:

1. Low Power Mode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Reduces FPS to 5 and disables alerts
• Perfect for running with EVE clients open
• Minimizes GPU/CPU usage while maintaining functionality

2. Auto-Minimize Inactive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Automatically minimizes previous window when cycling
• Works with preview clicks, F13/F14 hotkeys, and per-character hotkeys
• Persistent toggle in Settings > Performance

3. Disable Previews ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Option to stop capture loop entirely
• Maximum GPU savings - window cycling still works
• Enable when you only need hotkey switching

4. Drag-Drop Layout ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Drag windows from preview area to arrangement grid
• Visual placement before applying layout
• Works with all grid patterns (2x2, 3x1, etc.)

5. HotkeyEdit Widget ⭐⭐⭐

• Click "Record" then press any key to set hotkeys
• Supports F13/F14 for G13 integration
• No more manual text entry

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🌟 v2.2 Ultimate Edition - Major UX Overhaul!

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

✅ NEW in v2.2:

1. System Tray Integration ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

6. Custom Labels ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

7. Hover Effects ⭐⭐⭐

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

8. Activity Indicators ⭐⭐⭐

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

9. Session Timers ⭐⭐⭐

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

10. Themes ⭐⭐⭐

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

11. Quick Minimize/Restore All ⭐⭐⭐

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

12. Hot Reload Config ⭐⭐⭐

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

13. Enhanced Context Menu ⭐⭐⭐

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

14. Smart Position Inheritance ⭐⭐⭐

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

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From v2.1:

Layout Presets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Save and restore complete window arrangements
• Named layouts for different activities
• One-click switching between configurations

Auto-Tiling & Grid Layouts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Professional grid patterns: 2x2, 3x1, 1x3, 4x1
• Main+Sides pattern for focus gameplay
• Cascade layout for quick overview

Team & Character Management ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Full character database
• Account grouping
• Activity-based teams
• Auto-assignment when characters log in

Visual Activity Alerts ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Red flash detection (damage/combat alerts!)
• Screen change monitoring
• Visual border flashing

Multi-Monitor Support ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Auto-detect all monitors
• Per-monitor layouts
• Spread windows across monitors

EVE Settings Sync ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Copy keybindings between characters
• Sync UI layouts, overview settings
• Batch sync to entire team

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🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# One-liner install
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AreteDriver/Argus_Overview/main/install.sh | bash

# Or manual installation
git clone https://github.com/AreteDriver/Argus_Overview
cd Argus_Overview
./install.sh

# Run
~/argus-overview/run.sh

First-Time Setup

1. Main Tab: Add EVE windows, minimize inactive to save GPU
2. Characters & Teams Tab: Add your characters, create teams
3. Layouts Tab: Save your window arrangements
4. Settings Sync Tab: Copy settings from your main to alts

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📋 Features Overview

From v2.0:

• ✅ 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
• ✅ Minimize inactive windows (50-80% GPU savings!)
• ✅ Threaded capture system (no UI lag!)

NEW in v2.1:

• ✅ Layout presets with quick-switch
• ✅ Auto-grid tiling (6+ patterns)
• ✅ Character & team management
• ✅ Visual activity alerts
• ✅ Multi-monitor support
• ✅ EVE settings synchronization

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💡 Usage Examples

Mining Fleet

1. Create "Mining Team" with Orca + 3 miners
2. Arrange in 2x2 grid
3. Save as "Mining Layout"
4. Enable visual alerts for danger
5. Minimize inactive miners to save GPU

PvP Fleet

1. Create "PvP Team" with FC + Logi + DPS
2. Use Main+Sides layout (FC center, others on side)
3. Link to "PvP Layout"
4. Enable red flash alerts for all
5. Quick-switch with Ctrl+Tab

Multi-Account Trading

1. Create "Market Team" with trader alts
2. Use 3x1 horizontal layout
3. Sync overview settings from main to all alts
4. Monitor all markets simultaneously

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⚙️ System Requirements

• OS: Linux (X11 or Wayland/XWayland)
• Python: 3.8 or higher
• System Tools: wmctrl, xdotool, ImageMagick, x11-apps

Dependencies

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install wmctrl xdotool imagemagick x11-apps python3-pip

# Fedora/RHEL
sudo dnf install wmctrl xdotool ImageMagick xorg-x11-apps python3-pip

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S wmctrl xdotool imagemagick xorg-xwd python-pip

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📖 Documentation

• WHATS_NEW.md - Complete feature changelog
• QUICKSTART.md - Get started in 5 minutes
• USER_GUIDE.md - Comprehensive user manual
• INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md - Developer integration guide

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🎯 Performance

• Memory: ~50-100 MB per preview
• CPU: 2-5% per preview at 30 FPS
• GPU Savings: 50-80% with minimize inactive feature
• Capture Latency: <50ms with threaded system

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

Characters not found for settings sync? → Add custom EVE installation path in Settings Sync tab

Alerts not triggering? → Adjust sensitivity thresholds in Settings

Windows not auto-arranging? → Ensure character names match EVE window titles

High CPU usage? → Reduce refresh rate or number of active previews

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! This is a community project.

• Feature requests
• Bug reports
• Code improvements
• Documentation
• Translations

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📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file

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🎮 Credits

• Inspired by EVE-O-Preview for Windows
• Built for the EVE Online community
• Special thanks to all contributors and testers

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💬 Support

• Check documentation
• Review troubleshooting section
• Check logs: ~/.config/argus-overview/argus-overview.log
• Report issues with full details

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Fly safe, capsuleers! o7

Argus Overview v2.6 The Complete Professional Solution for Linux Multi-Boxing