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EU-Utility User Guide

Getting Started
Installation
First Launch
Main Interface
Plugins
Hotkeys
Settings
Tips & Tricks
FAQ

Getting Started

Welcome to EU-Utility! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

What is EU-Utility?

EU-Utility is a powerful overlay utility designed specifically for Entropia Universe players. It provides:

Quick access to calculators and trackers
Real-time game data integration
Customizable hotkeys for instant access
Modular plugin system for extensibility

Installation

System Requirements

OS: Windows 10/11 (full support) or Linux (limited support)
Python: 3.11 or higher
Memory: 4GB RAM minimum
Storage: 100MB free space

Step-by-Step Installation

Download the application:

git clone https://github.com/ImpulsiveFPS/EU-Utility.git
cd EU-Utility

Install dependencies:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Verify installation:
```
python -m pytest tests/unit/ -v
```

Optional Dependencies

For OCR (text recognition) features:

# Recommended - Auto-installs
pip install easyocr

# OR Tesseract (alternative)
pip install pytesseract

# OR PaddleOCR (advanced)
pip install paddleocr

First Launch

Starting EU-Utility

python -m core.main

What You'll See

Floating Icon - A small icon appears on your screen
System Tray - EU-Utility icon appears in your system tray
Initial Setup - First-time configuration wizard (if applicable)

The Floating Icon

Action	Result
Double-click	Open main overlay
Right-click	Context menu
Drag	Move to preferred position

Main Interface

Overlay Window

The main overlay consists of:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  EU-Utility v2.0                          [_][X]   │
├──────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────┤
│          │                                          │
│ Plugins  │                                          │
│          │         Plugin Content Area              │
│ • Search │                                          │
│ • Calc   │                                          │
│ • Track  │                                          │
│ • ...    │                                          │
│          │                                          │
├──────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  [Theme] [Settings]                              │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Sidebar: Click plugin names to switch
Keyboard: Press Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9 to switch plugins
Search: Use the search box for quick plugin access

Plugins

Built-in Plugins

Search & Information

Universal Search - Search all Nexus entities
Nexus Search - Item and market data search

Calculators

DPP Calculator - Damage Per PEC calculation
Crafting Calculator - Blueprint success rates
Enhancer Calculator - Break rate analysis

Trackers

Loot Tracker - Hunting loot tracking
Skill Scanner - Skill gain monitoring
Codex Tracker - Creature challenge progress

Game Integration

Game Reader - OCR for in-game text
Chat Logger - Chat log analysis

Enabling/Disabling Plugins

Open Settings (Ctrl+Shift+,)
Go to "Plugins" tab
Check/uncheck plugins to enable/disable
Click "Save Changes"

Installing New Plugins

Open Settings
Go to "Plugin Store" tab
Browse available plugins
Click "Install" on desired plugin
Restart EU-Utility if required

Hotkeys

Default Hotkeys

Hotkey	Action	Scope
`Ctrl+Shift+U`	Toggle overlay	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+H`	Hide all overlays	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+F`	Universal Search	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+N`	Nexus Search	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+C`	Calculator	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+D`	DPP Calculator	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+E`	Enhancer Calc	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+B`	Crafting Calc	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+L`	Loot Tracker	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+S`	Skill Scanner	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+X`	Codex Tracker	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+R`	Game Reader	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+M`	Spotify	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+Home`	Dashboard	Global
`Ctrl+Shift+,`	Settings	Global

Customizing Hotkeys

Open Settings
Go to "Hotkeys" tab
Click on the action you want to change
Press your desired key combination
Click "Save Changes"

Settings

General Settings

Appearance:

Theme (Dark/Light)
Overlay opacity
Font size

Behavior:

Auto-hide delay
Startup with Windows
Minimize to tray

Notifications:

Enable/disable notifications
Sound alerts
Notification duration

Plugin Settings

Each plugin may have its own settings:

Select the plugin in the sidebar
Look for a settings icon (⚙️) or menu
Adjust settings as needed

Advanced Settings

Edit config/settings.json directly for advanced options:

{
  "hotkeys": {
    "toggle": "ctrl+shift+u"
  },
  "theme": {
    "mode": "dark",
    "opacity": 0.95
  },
  "overlay": {
    "always_on_top": true,
    "remember_position": true
  }
}

Tips & Tricks

Performance Optimization

Disable unused plugins - Reduces memory usage
Adjust cache settings - Balance speed vs memory
Use appropriate OCR backend - EasyOCR is fastest

Productivity Tips

Pin frequently used plugins - Right-click in activity bar
Use search - Faster than browsing
Learn hotkeys - Instant access without mouse

Customization

Create custom dashboard - Arrange widgets as you like
Configure auto-hide - Activity bar hides when not in use
Adjust transparency - Match your game aesthetic

FAQ

Q: EU-Utility doesn't start

A: Check:

Python 3.11+ is installed
All dependencies are installed: pip install -r requirements.txt
Check logs in logs/ directory

Q: Hotkeys don't work

Check if another application is using the same hotkeys
Run as administrator (Windows)
Verify hotkeys in Settings → Hotkeys

Q: OCR not working

Install OCR backend: pip install easyocr
Check if Tesseract is in PATH (if using pytesseract)
Verify screen region is correct

Q: Overlay doesn't stay on top

Check "Always on top" in settings
Some games may prevent overlays - run EU-Utility as administrator

Q: How do I update EU-Utility?

git pull origin main
pip install -r requirements.txt --upgrade

Q: Can I create my own plugins?

A: Yes! See Plugin Development Guide

Q: Where is my data stored?

Settings: config/settings.json
Plugin data: data/
Logs: logs/

Q: Is EU-Utility safe to use?

A: Yes. EU-Utility:

Only reads game data (logs, screen)
Doesn't modify game files
Doesn't inject code into the game
Is open source - you can verify the code

Q: How do I report bugs?

Check Troubleshooting Guide
Open an issue on GitHub with:
- EU-Utility version
- Operating system
- Steps to reproduce
- Error logs

Getting Help

Documentation: Check docs/ folder
Issues: GitHub Issues
Discussions: GitHub Discussions

Happy hunting in Entropia Universe! 🎮

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