VO Globe
Control the appearance of the central body in a 3D Graphics window
Syntax
VO <ScenarioPath> Globe {GlobeOption} <Value>
Description
The VO command with the Globe {VOOption} is used to set globe properties for a 3D Graphics window.
{GlobeOption} and <Value> can be:
| {GlobeOption} | <Value> | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Show | On | Displays the selected image in the 3D Graphics window and enables you to modify the following attributes. |
| Off | Hides the selected image in the 3D Graphics window. | |
| File | "<File>" | Specify the globe file (*.glb) that you wish to display in the 3D Graphics window. |
| BaseColor | (Color) | Enter the base color of the globe. For valid {Color} options see Common Options. |
| CBNAME | "<Name of Central Body>" | Directs any other globe options definied on the Connect Command to affect the named central body. If not specified, the scene's primary central body is modified. |
| Penumbra | On | Displays the boundary where the sun completely appears or just begins to disappear at the horizon. |
| Off | Disables the boundary. | |
| SolarTerminator | On | Displays a terminator as a yellow line on the surface of the Earth dividing night and day. |
| Off | Disables the terminator. | |
| Smooth | On | STK blends neighboring pixels to soften the image so that the image is more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. |
| Off | No smoothing is applied. The globe image displays normally. | |
| SubSolarPoint | On | Displays the subsolar point as a small yellow dot on the surface of the Earth where the sun is directly overhead. |
| Off | Disables the subsolar point. | |
| Textured | On | Texture maps and images display on the globe. |
| Off | The globe displays in the base color selected. | |
| UmbraCone | On | Displays the shadow of the Earth. |
| Off | Disables the shadow of the Earth. | |
| Water | On | Display a realistic ocean water surface. |
| Off | Turn off display of ocean water surface. | |
| WindowID | <WinNumber> | Enter the number of the 3D Graphics window to which the changes should be applied. |
Examples
To set a black neon globe:
VO * Globe Show On File "C:\STKInstall\STKData\VO\Globes\Earth\BLACKNEON.glb"
To set the base color of the globe currently displayed in 3D Graphics window #2 to red:
VO * Globe BaseColor red WindowID 2
Return message
Group membership
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Version
11.2