This attribute defines the method for determining joining for a Follow segment.
Astrogator <Satellite Object Path> SetValue <Astrogator Object Path>.JoiningType {Type}
The joining options are described in the following table:
Joining Option | Description |
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Join at Beginning of Leader's Ephemeris | The spacecraft will follow the leader from the beginning of the leader's ephemeris. |
Join at End of Leader's Ephemeris | The spacecraft will use the leader's final ephemeris point as the initial and final state of the Follow segment; the separation parameter will automatically be set to "Separate at End of Leader's Ephemeris". |
Join at Final Epoch of Previous Segment | The spacecraft will follow the leader from the final epoch at the end of the previous segment. |
Specify Joining Conditions | Specify the joining conditions to define when the spacecraft will begin to follow the leader. The joining conditions are in {Joining Conditions}. |
Astrogator */Satellite/Satellite1 SetValue MainSequence.SegmentList.Follow.JoiningType "Join at End of Leader's Ephemeris"
STK Programming Interface 11.0.1