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Graphics (Chains & Constellations)

Set the graphics properties for chains and constellations

Syntax

Graphics <ObjectPath> {ChainGfxOption} [<Parameters>]

Description

This Graphics command allows you to control the display of the chain or constellation in the 2D Graphics window. Graphics properties of a chain define how the relationship among objects that comprise a chain display in the 2D Graphics window. {GfxType} can be:

Object	{ChainGfxOption}	<Parameters>	Description
Chain & Constellation	Show	{On \| Off}	To turn on or off the graphics display.
Chain Only	Animation	{On \| Off} [{Color}]	If set to On, dynamic access graphics among the chain objects display in the 2D Graphics window.
	AnimationLine	{On \| Off} [{ShowDirState} <Width>]	{ShowDirState} can be On or Off. If {ShowDirState} is On, each access line is numbered to show the sequence of the links between the objects in the chain. The AnimationLine must be On for {ShowDirState} to be valid. <Width> can be between 1 and 10.
	Static	{On \| Off} [{Color} <Width>]	If set to On, static accesses graphics among chain objects display as thick lines overlaying the ground track in the 2D Graphics window. <Width> can be between 1 and 10.

For valid {Color} options see Common Options.

Example

To turn Off access graphics for the TDRSChain chain during animation so that no access graphics display:

Graphics */Chain/TDRSChain Animation Off

ReturnMessage

Group Membership

This command belongs to the following group(s):

Chains

2D Object Graphics