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Hey, wouldn’t it be nice if you could directly login to a friend’s pad or hangout spot? Guess what? We’ve got that in Viewer 2.5 Beta! There are a couple preferences boxes you need to check, and I’ve got you covered from start to finish, so download the 2.5 Beta and watch this video to see exactly how to make this work for you:

 

Here’s da lowdown from Q Linden:

Logging In to your Favorite LocationsA  long-standing feature request has been the ability to access some of   your favorite Landmarks from the login screen, so you can quickly  teleport to places inworld. In the Viewer 2.5 Beta, we've added a  preference that gives you access to the Landmarks on your Favorites Bar  from the Login Screen. To use this feature, go to Preferences >  Privacy and select the check box labeled, "Show my Favorite Landmarks at  Login." If you log off and then restart your Viewer, then you'll see a  list of your Favorite Landmarks in the "Start At" drop-down box on the  login screen. Also, when this feature is enabled and you share a  computer account (login) with other people, they will see your list of  Favorites if they run the Viewer 2.5 Beta.

Subtle tips:

• This works on an account-specific basis. Changing the Username at the login screen shows that account’s favorite locations, if you have Show my Favorite Landmarks at Login enabled.
• The Start at dropdown shows your fave landmarks in the same order they appear on the inworld Favorites Bar — drag ‘em around to sort.
• Alternatively, if you trigger a SLurl to launch the Viewer, it can also log you in to another place. The more you know, right?

Do you ever feel like you’re collecting frequent teleporter miles?   Share your favorite SL travel tips in the comments!

Bustin’ a move on the virtual dancefloor and losing control is all fun and games — until you try to stop and yet your avatar just keeps on doing the electric boogaloo. When you find yourself in such a socially awkward situation:

1. Go to Me menu > Movement > Stop Animating Me

 

FREEZE. This applies to all animations, not just dances: if you teleport and find yourself magically-yet-uncomfortably sitting in midair, that’s another opportune time to use Stop Animating Me. (Although I see that less than I used to, let me know what your experiences have been.)

Context:

• Normally, you can click a Stop button in an animation window or command an inworld object (like a dance ball) to cease. If all else fails, you have Stop Animating Me.
• This feature has moved various places over time, but in 2.4, Linden Lab decided it was useful enough to bring out from the confines of the Advanced menu, so here you are.

Then, get back to intentionally dancing.