No Mans Sky Wiki:Explained - Macros
![]() |
The subject of this article is from the Visions update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 13 August, 2019. |
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 13 August, 2019.
Macros are a method of data presentation.
Contents
Summary[edit source]
The No Man's Sky wiki has a variety of formatting macros that are used to provide a standard look-and-feel for specific types of information. Editors are encouraged to use them on their pages as appropriate.
Some of the macros are optional, others are more-or-less required as they are an important part of general wiki appearance. A short description of the more common macros follows. For information on how to use them, select the link.
Links[edit source]
Acodex[edit source]
creates an AtlasCodex link
Discord[edit source]
creates a Discord link
Imgur[edit source]
creates an imgur link
Link[edit source]
Gives a link that provides a popup if hovered over. Mainly used on index pages for bases and starships.
Profile[edit source]
Creates a link to the UserProfile page of the indicated user.
Reddit[edit source]
creates a user reddit link
creates a subreddit reddit link but displays an alias
RedditR[edit source]
creates a subreddit reddit link
WP[edit source]
creates a Wikipedia link
Macros[edit source]
Alias[edit source]
Used mainly on star and planet pages to provide a history of both the original name used for the system as well as any additional names. It also provides a link between pages when the same system has been documented on more than one gaming platform.
PS4 | Current: | HUB3-59 Rio Alpha Two |
---|
bettership[edit source]
Used on starship pages to provide standard descriptions for items such as efficient thrusters or phase beams.
Explained - Macros is equipped with a phase beam to streamline resource gathering in addition to the basic loadout.It is also equipped with efficient thrusters to further improve its fuel consumption and enhance exploration.
Biome[edit source]
Takes a variable and builds the related biome page link as an alias.
Bug[edit source]
Displays the release number and a custom message referencing a noticed bug, and provides a link to hellogames.zendesk.com where it can be reported.
Construction[edit source]
Shows that a particular section is being actively worked on.
Coords[edit source]
Displays system coordinates in a standard fashion
Currencies[edit source]
- Nanites displays a graphical version of the nanites currency:
- Unit displays a graphical version of the Units currency:
- Quicksilver displays a graphical version of the Quicksilver currency:
Dangerbeast[edit source]
Shows that a creature is dangerous and will attack on sight.
If the '/Icon' tag is added, it will only display the red icon:.
Deconstruction[edit source]
Shows that a particular base has been disassembled and no longer exists.
If the 'customised' parm contains a value, it will be displayed after the standard phrase.
Delete[edit source]
Adds a tag asking that the page be deleted.
If the 'customised' parm contains a value, it will be displayed after the standard phrase.
![]() |
This page is a candidate for deletion.
Reason: "Reason page should be deleted" |
Disambig[edit source]
used when two pages have either similar names, or cross over the boundary between game releases. It provides a link from one page to the other.
Gateway[edit source]
Creates a standard phrase indicating that the star system is a Gateway System.
- This is a Gateway system, one of the last systems the player needs to travel to before having access to the Galaxy Centre.
Gl[edit source]
takes a text portal value and converts it into the graphical glyphs seen in the game. There are four flavors: the standard, InTable, Large, and Small. The last three values are called by using "Gl/" followed by the desired option.
- 3022039BAE4B
Inactive[edit source]
Indicates that the civ or company in question no longer exists. A single input parameter allows for a customized explanation.
This organization has ceased operations, and is no longer in existence. {{{1}}}
Latlong[edit source]
Provides a standard text for indicating latitude and longitude, see the template page for more variations.
- Portal is located at latitude/longitude -47.36, +131.94
NewPlanetOrigins[edit source]
Adds a standard note indicating that a particular planet was added to the system as a result of the Origins release.
- NOTE: PlanetName added to this system during the Origins update.
Obsolete[edit source]
Tags a page as being from a previous version and no longer available for use.
![]() |
The subject of this article is from a previous version of No Man's Sky and is now considered obsolete.
The information from this article is kept for historical purposes and should not be further categorised. |
The information from this article is kept for historical purposes and should not be further categorised.
Platform[edit source]
Creates a list of the platforms available for No Man's Sky.
- PC/PS/Xbox
Releaselist[edit source]
Creates a list of the release names for No Man's Sky.
- Release, Foundation, Pathfinder, AtlasRises, NEXT, Abyss, Visions, Beyond, Synthesis, Living Ship, ExoMech, Crossplay, Desolation, Origins, NextGen, Companions
Style_header[edit source]
Creates the standard "style" code for setting the background colour used in the Planet/Moon tables.
With no parms, it only sets the colour. If a first parm is present (use lower-case c as default), it centres the text. If a second parm is present (as a number), it sets the colspan to that value.
Version[edit source]
used at the top of each wiki article to show which major release is represented by the page.
Additional information[edit source]
If you have suggestions for improving any of these macros, or have suggestions for a new one, leave a comment on the talk page.