Thanks for bringing this up hashshashinpl,

You're absolutely right about the Ui readability at scale needing work, including the visibility of units you brought up here.  What else do you think should be improved with the ui? (I know planetary nameplates have been a hot topic for some users)

I'm back at the speed of light.
For both new and seasoned players of Galactic Civilizations IV, a helpful feature would be the following: for example, in the attached screenshot, the word 'durantium.' To find out anything about it, I have to click the magnifying glass and enter the search phrase 'durantium.' In my opinion, it would be better if the word 'durantium' were written in a different font color, and upon clicking on it, it would automatically take us to the Galactapedia. All the words in the Galactapedia could work in this simple way.

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The situation here is unclear. I want to build a mining base. I'm not sure if the two resources are within its borders, even though they appear to be in the hexagonal fields. It would be helpful to have information (for example, where the yellow arrow is drawn) about which resources will be within the mining base boundaries.

Seriously when you zoom out that far leaving the objects as graphics will cause recognition problems.

I think the graphic artists did a splendid job however, I play with the maps at 100% icon and never have problems telling if a resource is "in range". 

As to your are they in range question, no neither of them are but, if you put the starbase there and  research Starbase modules, you will get both as SB range is +1 with that tech.

If you have already researched Modules then you will have to move one space either way.

That last line may be mistaking as I seem to recall that one of the culture perks increases SB range by one or two spaces but do not know for sure.

You didn't understand me. I want to build a mining base. I'm not sure if it will cover these two resources. There are no base icons because the base is not built yet. You wrote, 'Seriously when you zoom out that far leaving the objects as graphics will cause recognition problems.' ... The purpose of this post is precisely to improve the UI. In this case, to enhance recognition and make the UI clearer. Personally, I use a wider zoom for a quicker overview of the galaxy map. Then, of course, I return to a closer view.

Exactly, you don't understand. I'm not in the base. I'm a constructor there, and I want to build a mining base. TO BUILD. Before building, I want to find out if, after clicking 'build base,' these two resources will be within the starbase's range...

No they are not, both of them are one hex outside  the Range the Starbase will have. Go back and read the first sentence of my last post where I said exactly the same thing. 

I then added the only possible way you would be able to get both in range of a Starbase where your Constructor is at. 

To quote the important part of my post" if you have not researched Starbase Modules build the SB right were your Constructor is at research SB Modules and you will get both."

If you have researched SB Modules then you will need two Starbases to exploit the two resources unless there is that Culture Perk I mentioned that adds to their range. 

As Draver pointed out there is a dashed line depending on your race colors it’s sometimes hard to see but I think having a circle attached to the mouse cursor showing the sb influence range would even further help. 

I personally use rally points to plan the placement and count the hexes. Crude but it works.

Yes Draver, I know, unfortunately, it is poorly visible. Turning off the nebula in the options helps. However, it would be clearer if @Illauna wrote about it. Something like a ping or a flashing ring. Maybe Stardock will fix it... or perhaps some mod creator will do it someday.