2D Object Graphics
There are a number of commands that allow you to control the 2D Graphics properties of an object. For most commands used to control 2D object graphics, the actual command name is Graphics. The generic structure of most Graphics commands is:
Graphics <ObjectPath> {GraphicsOption} <Parameters>
The {GraphicsOption} indicates the action being executed by the command, and will change depending on the action you wish to take. Additional <Parameters> may be required depending on the {GraphicsOption} specified.
Additional Graphics commands are available if you have additional capabilities to STK such as Chains or Communications.
| Command | Format | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| AltitudeRef | AltitudeRef <VehObjectPath> {AltRefOption} <Parameters> | Set the altitude reference for a Great Arc vehicle. | 6.0 |
| DefaultTrack2d | DefaultTrack2d <MTOObjectPath> {TrackOptions} | Defines default 2D Graphics of new tracks for a Multi-Track Object (MTO). | 12.9 |
| DisplayTimes | DisplayTimes <ObjectPath> {DisplayOption} {Action} [<Parameters>] | Control the display of object graphics | 11.5 |
| GetMarkerList | GetMarkerList <ScenarioPath> | Returns a list of available marker types | 4.2.1 |
| Graphics (Chains & Constellations) | Graphics <ObjectPath> {ChainGfxOption} [<Parameters>] | Set the graphics properties for chains and constellations | 12.9 |
| Graphics (Comm) | Graphics <CommObjectPath> {GfxType} <Parameters> | Set the graphics properties of a receiver, transmitter or antenna | 11.4 |
| Graphics (Coverage) | Graphics <CovDefnObjectPath> {GfxType} {DisplayOption} | Define the display of graphics for a coverage definition | 10 |
| Graphics (Figure of Merit) | Graphics <FOMObjectPath> {GfxType} <Parameters> | Define the graphic properties for a figure of merit | 10 |
| Graphics (MTO) | Graphics <MTOObjectPath> {GfxOptions} | Defines the global 2D Graphics attributes for a Multi-Track Object (MTO). | 6.1 |
| Graphics (Radar) | Graphics <RdrObjectPath> {GfxType} {GfxOption} [{State}] [<Parameters>] | Set the graphics properties of a radar | 10.1 |
| Graphics (Satellite Collection) | Graphics <satCollectionPath> {GlobalOpts | SubsetGfx} {options} | Set the graphics properties for a satellite collection. | 12.4 |
| Graphics (Single Object Coverage) | Graphics <ObjectPath> {Static | Animation} {On | Off} {GFXOptions} | Set graphics options for single object coverage | 10 |
| Graphics AccessIntervals (Vehicles) | Graphics <ObjectPath> AccessIntervals {Action} [<Parameters>] | Control the display of different graphics attributes during access | 4.1.1 |
| Graphics AzElMask | Graphics <ObjectPath> AzElMask Type {Altitude | Range} [{AzElMaskOptions}] | Control the display of azimuth-elevation mask graphics for a facility, place or target in the 2D Graphics window | 10 |
| Graphics Basic (Vehicles) | Graphics <ObjectPath> Basic {AttributeOption} {Action} | Control the type of attributes to be used to display an object | 8.1 |
| Graphics Boresight (Comm) | Graphics <ObjectPath> Boresight {On | Off} [{Color} {MarkerType}] | Control the display of boresight graphics in the 2D Graphics window | 11.6 |
| Graphics Boresight (Sensor) | Graphics <SensorObjectPath> Boresight {On | Off} [{Color} {MarkerType}] | Control the display of the sensor boresight in the 2D Graphics window | 11.6 |
| Graphics Boundary | Graphics <ATObjectPath> Boundary {On | Off} | Control the display of an area targets boundary | 4.3 |
| Graphics BoundaryPts | Graphics <ATObjectPath> BoundaryPts {On | Off} | Control the display of an area target's boundary | 4.3 |
| Graphics BoundingRectangle | Graphics <ObjectPath> BoundingRectangle {On | Off} | Toggle the display of the AreaTarget or LineTarget bounding rectangle. | 6.1 |
| Graphics Centroid | Graphics <ATObjectPath> Centroid {On | Off} | Display an area target's centroid | 4.2.1 |
| Graphics ContourSet | Graphics <CommObjectPath> ContourSet {ContourOption} <Parameters> | Control the antenna pattern resolution for contouring. | 11.4 |
| Graphics Contours (Comm & Radar) | Graphics <ObjectPath> Contours {ContourType} {ShowGfxState} {RelMaxState} | Set generic contour options for a receiver, transmitter, radar or antenna | 11 |
| Graphics CustomIntervals (Vehicles) | Graphics <ObjectPath> CustomIntervals {Action} [<Parameters>] | Control the display of different graphics attributes at specific time intervals during animation | 11.5 |
| Graphics ElevContours | Graphics <ObjectPath> ElevContours {AddMethod} [<Parameters>] | Set elevation angle contour levels for a vehicle | 10 |
| Graphics ExportBlockContours | Graphics <FOMObjectPath> ExportBlockContours {Option} <Parameters> [{Option} <Parameters>...] | Export the block contour graphics of a figure of merit to a texture file. | 10.1 |
| Graphics ExportSmoothContours | Graphics <FOMObjectPath> ExportSmoothContours {Option} <Parameters> [{Option} <Parameters>...] | Export the smooth contour graphics of a figure of merit to a texture file. | 10.1 |
| Graphics ExtEphemPoints | Graphics <VehObjectPath> ExtEphemPoints {On | Off} | Set the display of external ephemeris waypoints in 2d and 3d windows. | 9.0 |
| Graphics FOMContours | Graphics <ObjectPath> FOMContours {GfxType} {ContourOption} [<Parameters>] | Define the display of contour graphics for a figure of merit | 11 |
| Graphics Fill (AreaTarget) | Graphics <ATObjectPath> Fill {On | Off} | Control the display of the area covered by an area target | 4.3 |
| Graphics Fill (Sensor) | Graphics <SensorObjectPath> Fill {On | Off} [{FillStyle}] | Set the fill style for a sensor projecting to the Earth. | 6.1 |
| Graphics FillTranslucency | Graphics <ObjectPath> FillTranslucency <Value> | Set the percent translucency of the fill for a Sensor or AreaTarget. | 10 |
| Graphics GlobalAttributes | Graphics <ScenarioPath> {AttributeOption} {On | Off | <Value>} | Specify whether or not STK displays a given attribute in the 2D Graphics window. | 12.8 |
| Graphics GroundEllipse | Graphics <VehObjectPath> GroundEllipse <SetName> {GraphicsOptions} | Set the graphics properties for ground ellipses on vehicles. | 6.1 |
| Graphics GroundTrackCBs | Graphics <SatObjectPath> GroundTrackCBs Show {On | Off} (CentralBody <CBName>)... | Show a Satellite's ground track on other central bodies. | 8.1 |
| Graphics IntervalsHideShowAll | Graphics <VehObjectPath> IntervalsHideShowAll {On | Off} | Control the meaning of the show flag when using graphics intervals | 4.2 |
| Graphics Label | Graphics <ObjectPath> Label {Options} | Control the display of object labels | 9.0 |
| Graphics Legend | Graphics <ObjectPath> Legend {GfxType} {DisplayOption} <Value> [{DisplayOption} <Value>...] | Display a figure of merit contours legend.* | 6.0 |
| Graphics Levels (Comm & Radar) | Graphics <CommObjectPath> Levels {AddMethod} <Parameters> | Set and modify the display of contour levels for a receiver, transmitter, radar or antenna | 7.1 |
| Graphics Lighting | Graphics <ObjectPath> Lighting {LightCondition} {LightConditionOption1} <Value1> [{LightConditionOption1} <Value2>... ] | Control the graphical display of lighting conditions for a vehicle | 4.3 |
| Graphics LineStyle | Graphics <ObjectPath> LineStyle {LineStyle} | Set the line style for a LineTarget, AreaTarget, Sensor or Planet. | 6.2 |
| Graphics LineWidth | Graphics <ObjectPath> LineWidth <LineWidth> | Set the line width for a LineTarget, AreaTarget, Sensor or Planet. | 6.2 |
| Graphics Marker | Graphics <ObjectPath> Marker {MarkerType} ["<FilePath>" [{CustomOptions}]] | Define a marker to represent an object in a 2D Graphics window | 11.6 |
| Graphics NewPointAttributes | Graphics <LTObjectPath> NewPointAttributes ({AttributeOption})... | Set the graphics attributes to be used for new points of a Line Target. | 6.1 |
| Graphics NewWaypointAttributes | Graphics <VehObjectPath> NewWaypointAttributes ({GfxOption} <Parameter>)... | Set 2D Graphics properties for new waypoints and external ephemeris points. | 6.1.2 |
| Graphics ObjectLine | Graphics <ScenarioPath> ObjectLine {Action} FromObj <TruncObjectPath1> ToObj <TruncObjectPath2> [{LineOptions}] | Display lines connecting objects in the 2D Graphics window | 11.6 |
| Graphics ObjectStateInWin | Graphics <ScenarioPath> ObjectStateInWin {Options} | Control the display of objects' graphics in the 2D window. | 7.0 |
| Graphics Pass2D | Graphics <ObjectPath> Pass2D ({LeadTrailOption} <Parameters>)... | Set leading and trailing graphics for all types of vehicles | 9.1 |
| Graphics Pattern (Comm & Radar) | Graphics <CommObjectPath> Pattern <NumberOfPhiPoints> <MinPhi> <MaxPhi> <NumberOfThetaPoints> <MinTheta> <MaxTheta> | Control the antenna grid size and resolution for contour graphics | 4.1.1 |
| Graphics Persist | Graphics <SensorObjectPath> Persist {PersistOptions} | Control the graphical display of the persistence of a sensor's footprint | 10.0.2 |
| Graphics PointAttributes | Graphics <LTObjectPath> PointAttributes {PointSpecification} ({AttributeOption})... | Set the graphics attributes for points of a Line Target. | 6.1 |
| Graphics Projection | Graphics <SensorObjectPath> Projection {Option} | Set various options that affect projection of sensor field of view | 10 |
| Graphics RadarCrossSection | Graphics <ObjectPath> RadarCrossSection {Option} <Parameters> | Set and modify the display of Radar Cross Section (RCS) for a specified frequency. | 11.5 |
| Graphics RangeContours | Graphics <ObjectPath> RangeContours {AddMethod} [<Parameters>] | Define and display ground range contours in the 2D Graphics window | 10 |
| Graphics RealTime | Graphics <ObjectPath> RealTime Edit {StateOfData} {AttributeOption} {Action} | Control the graphics attributes displayed when using the real-time propagator | 4.1.1 |
| Graphics SetAttrType (Vehicles) | Graphics <ObjectPath> SetAttrType {AttributeType} | Control the type of attributes to be used to display an object | 10 |
| Graphics SetColor | Graphics <ObjectPath> SetColor {Color} [{Item}] | Set the color of a label, marker, ground track, swath or polygon of an object | 10 |
| Graphics SetDynamicState | Graphics <ObjectPath> SetDynamicState IsDynamic {On | Off} | Allow faster rendering on 2d maps if a facility, place, target position or sensor orientation is changed frequently. | 10.1 |
| Graphics Show | Graphics <ObjectPath> Show {On | Off} | To turn on or off the graphics display of an object. | 10 |
| Graphics SmoothFillParameters | Graphics <ObjectPath> SmoothFillParameters {Option} | Define the smooth fill parameters for figure of merit contour graphics. | 10.0.1 |
| Graphics TimeComponents (Vehicles) | Graphics <ObjectPath> TimeComponents {Action} [<Parameters>] | Control the display of different graphics attributes for specific time components during animation | 10.1 |
| Graphics TimeEvent | Graphics <SatObjectPath> TimeEvent {Action} [{EventType}] <EventParameters> | Mark specified points of time, along a satellite's ground track, on the 2D Window. | 10 |
| Graphics TurnMarker | Graphics <VehObjectPath> TurnMarker {State} | Controls the display of turn markers for an aircraft, ground vehicle or ship | 4.1.1 |
| Graphics WaypointAttributes | Graphics <VehObjectPath> WaypointAttributes {WaypointOptions} ({GfxOption} <Parameter>)... | Set the 2D graphics properties for existing waypoints and external ephemeris points. | 10 |
| Graphics WaypointTurns | Graphics <VehObjectPath> WaypointTurns {On | Off} | Set the display of waypoint turn markers. | 8.0 |
| Graphics Waypoints | Graphics <VehObjectPath> Waypoints {On | Off} | Set the display of waypoints in 2d and 3d windows. | 8.0 |
| Graphics WindowState | Graphics <ObjectPath> WindowState {Options} | Control the display of object graphics in the 2D window. | 10 |
| Graphics_R GetAttrType | Graphics_R <VehObjectPath> GetAttrType | Return the currently active attribute type | 4.1.1 |
| Graphics_R GetLabel | Graphics_R <ObjectPath> GetLabel | Return object graphics label | 6.0 |
| Graphics_R TimeComponents | Graphics_R <ObjectPath> TimeComponents {Option} | Return information about vehicles using time components. | 10.1 |
| Track2d | Track2d <MTOObjectPath> {TrackOption} | Defines 2D Graphics of tracks for a Multi-Track Object (MTO). | 12.9 |
| UseSoftwareRendering | UseSoftwareRendering | This command is for systems that do not support the minimum requirement of OpenGL 4.5 or greater. It must be run before a scenario is created or loaded for the first time. | 12.8 |
| UseTerrain | UseTerrain <ObjectPath> {UseOption} | To enable or disable the consideration of terrain data for calculations | 10 |