Model Attributes Tool

Use to globally modify the properties and levels of detail for all models currently loaded in a scenario.

To globally modify model properties, select Model Attributes... from the Utilities menu.

To modify model properties for a single object, go to the 3D Graphics Model Properties page for that object.

Set Model Properties Globally. The following property values are applied to all models currently loaded in the scenario.

Model Properties

Show Models. Displays all vehicle, facility, place, and target models in the 3D Graphics window.

Scale

Absolute (log). Sets all model scales to the specified value.

Relative. Multiplies all current object scales by the scale value.

Set Detail Thresholds Globally. Applies the following property values to all models currently loaded in the scenario. As an aid for improving performance when viewing in 3D, you can choose to enable detail thresholds to manage viewing for an object. Using these thresholds, the viewer sees more or less detailed models and graphics in the 3D Graphics window, depending on the distance of the object from the viewer. The threshold distances specify when to switch between levels. Enter the upper limit thresholds (or Maximum Viewing Distance) for each level.

Use. If not selected, displays models at the highest level of detail available (All) at all distances from the viewer.

All. Displays finest detail in the model, label and vectors, attitude sphere and geostationary box (if selected at individual object level).

Simple Model, Label. Displays coarsest detail in the model, label and vectors, attitude sphere and geostationary box, if selected.

Marker, Label. Displays label and marker only.

Marker. Displays a marker to represent the object.

For example, if you set:

    All at 1.4 Km
    Simple Model, Label at 2.0 Km
    Marker, Label at 2.8 Km
    Marker at 3.4 Km

the object is displayed at the highest level until it is seen at a distance greater than 1.4 Km. Once past 1.4 Km, the object displays a simple model, label and possibly vectors; once past 2.0 Km, the object displays a marker and label; past 2.8 Km, the object displays only a marker; and past 3.4, the object does not display at all.