The STK Engine can be used to create custom applications.
Using the Code Samples
The code samples included in the STK install are read only. To work with any of the installed code samples:
- From the Windows Start menu, select STK 12->STK Codesamples 12 to access <STK install folder>/CodeSamples/CodeSamples.zip.
- Copy CodeSamples.zip to a folder where you have write permissions and unzip the file.
- Change the properties of the files to writable before compiling them.
All code samples for developing custom applications, listed below, are organized by programming language and project name in the <user-selected folder>/CodeSamples/CustomApplications/<Language>/<Project> folder.
| Language | Project | Description |
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| C++ | Events | This example shows how to programmatically attach to the events of the scenario. In |
| Tutorial | C++ code tutorial. | |
| Language | Project | Description |
| C# | 3DObjectEditing | This example shows how to utilize the Globe Object Editing feature within STK X Object Model. |
| AreaTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Area Tool in STK X. | |
| AzElMaskTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the AzElMask tool in STK X. | |
| DataProviders | Uses STK X and the Object Model to compute access from a satellite to a facility, and then uses data providers through the Object Model to graph the data. | |
| DragAndDrop | This exercise demonstrates the drag and drop capabilities of the STK X controls. | |
| DrawRects | This exercise demonstrates the ability to draw bounding rectangles. This capability is useful when implementing custom rubber band selection. | |
| Events | Uses the Object Model and STK X to show how to access events generated in the scenario. | |
| GraphicsHowTo | Uses the Object Model to demonstrate the new Graphics Primitives library. Common tasks are organized in a tree. Clicking on a task immediately updates the 3D window. In addition, the code used to accomplish the task is shown in the code view for easy copy and paste. | |
| HohmannTransfer | The Hohmann Transfer example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| HohmannTransferUsingTargeter | The Hohmann Transfer Using Targeter example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| MapView | This example demonstrates how to manipulate the view of a Map/2D control such as by Zooming In/Out, enabling/disabling Pan Mode, etc. | |
| MarsProbe | The Mars probe example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| MoonMissionWithBPlaneTargeting | The Moon Mission with B Plane Targeting example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| ObscurationTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Obscuration tool in STK X. | |
| OMDemo | Uses the Object Model and STK X to show how to load satellites from a database and how to export data to an xml file. | |
| OnAnimUpdate | This exercise demonstrates the OnAnimUpdate event fired by STK X. This event can be used to synchronize other processes and GUI elements with the animation. In the example, the event is used to display information in the status bar. | |
| OptimizerAndScriptingTool | This examples uses the STK Object Model and the Astrogator Object Model to optimize the maneuvers involved in changing the argument of periapse 10 degrees for a highly eccentric orbit. The Design Explorer Optimizer and Scripting Tool are used in this example and the configuration is completely accomplished using the Astrogator Object Model. | |
| PlaceFinder | This example was created with C# and Visual Studio .NET 2003 and involves a Window form using the Globe control. It demonstrates:
It uses the TerraServer web service to create facilities on the Globe. |
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| PointInPolygon | This example demonstrates how to test if a point on the globe is inside a polygon on the globe using STK Graphics primitives. | |
| PolygonDrawing | This example allows the user to draw polygons using STK Graphics primitives by double clicking points on the globe. | |
| PolylineDrawing | This example allows the user to draw polylines using STK Graphics primitives by double clicking points on the globe. | |
| RubberBandSelect | This exercise demonstrates how to implement rubber-band selection and get the list of the objects selected by the user. | |
| SISP | Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP), designed to provide information on satellites and other assets of interest to the user at a glance. | |
| SolarPanelTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Solar Panel tool in STK X. | |
| STKProTutorial | Shows how to set up a typical STK scenario using the Object Model and STK X. Please see this link for the tutorial. | |
| Tutorial | Uses the Object Model and STK X to set up a typical STK scenario. | |
| VGTAER | Demonstrates how to compute AER values using the Vector Geometry Tool API instead of the Data Providers. | |
| VGTTutorial | Demonstrates how to construct, visualize and perform various computations using the custom vectors, angles, and axes from the Vector Geometry Tool API. | |
| Language | Project | Description |
| Java |
For instructions on configuring the Java samples with the Eclipse IDE, click here. Also some code samples only build on windows. |
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| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Astrogator_HohmannTransfer | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Astrogator API to plan a Hohmann Transfer within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Astrogator_HohmannTransferUsingTargeter | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Astrogator API to plan a Hohmann Transfer using a targeter within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Astrogator_MarsProbe | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Astrogator API to plan a Mar Probe Mission within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Astrogator_MoonMissionWithBPlaneTargeting | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Astrogator API to plan a Moon Mission utilizing BPlane Targeting within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Astrogator_OptimizerAndScriptingTool | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Astrogator API's Optimizer and Scripting Tool within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Aviator | This example demonstrates how to use the STK Aviator API within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Demo_Sisp | This example demonstrates one possible application (Single Integrated Space Picture) that can be created with the STK Java API within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Graphics_Globe_Common | A shared project that contains reusable resources for other Custom Application AWT STK Graphics samples. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Graphics_Globe_HowTo | This example demonstrates some of the most common uses and features of the Graphics API in a 3D Globe display and the code snippets used to employ those features. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Graphics_Globe_OverlayToolbar | This example demonstrates how to create a 3D display overlay that can be used as an "embedded" widget/toolbar. In this sample the toolbar consists of common animation and view controls. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Graphics_Globe_PolygonDrawing | This example demonstrates how to create interactive polygon drawing in the 3D Globe display when instructed by user mouse interation. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Graphics_Globe_PolylineDrawing | This example demonstrates how to create interactive polyline drawing in the 3D Globe display when instructed by user mouse interation. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_Animation | This example demonstrates how to manipulate the animation (i.e., play forward/backward, pause, step forward/backward, increase/descrease animation step, etc.) from an instance of the AgStkObjectRootClass object from the STK Object Model API within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_DataProviders_HowTo | This example demonstrates how to access specific data providers to display internal computation data in thirdparty Graphing/Charting packages such as JFreeChart. The code snippets to access this data is also displayed. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_HowTo | This example demonstrates the most commonly used features within the STK Object Model within a AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_Root_Events | This example demonstrates how to subscribe to event notification provided by an instance of the AgStkObjectRootClass object from the STK Objects API within a AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_Tutorial_Begin | This example demonstrates the end version of the STK Object Model Tutorial AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. This is left as an exercise to the developer to complete, compile, run. The developer may use the CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_Tutorial_End as a reference. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Objects_Tutorial_End | This example demonstrates the end version of the STK Object Model Tutorial within a AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_Config | Configures and uses the "Extend_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_Config" Java plugin sample via STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_NIIRS | Configures and uses the "Extend_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_NIIRS" Java plugin sample via STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_Range | Configures and uses the "Extend_STK_Plugin_AccessConstraint_Range" Java plugin sample via STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_VGT_AER | This example demonstrates how to utilize the Vector Geometry Tool to receive Azimuth, Elevation, and Range data from one object to another within an AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_VGT_Tutorial | This example demonstrates how to utilize the Vector Geometry Tool to create graphical vectors, axes, points, etc. within an AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Animation | This example demonstrates how to manipulate the animation (i.e., play forward/backward, pause, step forward/backward, increase/descrease animation step, etc.) from an instance of the AgSTKXApplicationClass object from the STK X API within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_App_Events | This example demonstrates how to subscribe to event notification provided by an instance of the AgSTKXApplicationClass object from the STK X API within an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_GfxAnalysis_AreaTool | This example demonstrates how to use an instance of the AWT/Swing version of the AgUiAxGfxAnalysisCntrl object as a Area Tool. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_GfxAnalysis_AzElMaskTool | This example demonstrates how to use an instance of the AWT/Swing version of the AgUiAxGfxAnalysisCntrl object as a AzEl Mask Tool. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_GfxAnalysis_ObscurationTool | This example demonstrates how to use an instance of the AWT/Swing version of the AgUiAxGfxAnalysisCntrl object as a Obscuration Tool. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_GfxAnalysis_SolarPanelTool | This example demonstrates how to use an instance of the AWT/Swing version of the AgUiAxGfxAnalysisCntrl object as a Solar Panel Tool. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_Basic | This example demonstrates how to embed a basic 3D/Globe control object from the STK X API to an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_DisplayOptions | This example demonstrates how to change the display options (i.e., splash screen logo, splash screen background color, progress image, etc.) within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_DragAndDrop | Provides detailed example code of how to respond to OLE Drag and Drop of system files event notification. In this sample, .connect files can be dragged from the folder where this sample resides onto the 3D Globe control. Within these files are Connect commands that the Java application will read and pass on to the AgStkObjectRoot.executeCommand() method. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_DrawRects | Provides detailed example of how to draw rectangular boxes on the 3D Globe control and how to react to the drawing in order to implement specific application domain knowledge. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_Events | This example demonstrates how to subscribe to event notifications provided by an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_ObjectEditing | This example demonstrates how to allow the user to graphically (with a mouse) change the path of a vehicle over the course of the scenario animation period within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_RubberBandSelect | This example demonstrates how to allow the user to graphically use a rectangular region (i.e., RubberBand) to select a group of STK Objects within the scenario and display meta data about those objects within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Globe_View | This example demonstrates how to allow the user to change the view (Zoom In/Out, use a Stored View, Orient North, etc.) within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_Basic | This example demonstrates how to embed a basic 2D/Map control object from the STK X API to an AWT/Swing based application. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_DisplayOptions | This example demonstrates how to change the display options (i.e., splash screen logo, splash screen background color, progress image, etc.) within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgMapCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_Events | This example demonstrates how to subscribe to event notification provided by an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgMapCntrlClass object with in the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_Projections | This example demonstrates how to allow a user to change the Map Projection (i.e., EquiCylindrical, Mercator, Miller, Mollweide, Sinusoidal, Perspective, etc.) within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_Projections_GrazingPoint | This example demonstrates how to allow a user to get LLA information from the Map Projection (i.e., EquiCylindrical, Mercator, Miller, Mollweide, Sinusoidal, Perspective, etc.) when moving the mouse across the control within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Map_View | This example demonstrates how to manipulate the view such as by Zooming In/Out, enabling/disabling Pan mode, etc. within an instance of an AWT/Swing version of the AgGlobeCntrlClass object from the STK X API. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_TabPanes | This example demonstrates how to add a 2D/Map and 3D/Globe to a AWT/Swing based application using Tab Panes. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Tutorial_Begin | This example is to be used as an exercise for the developer to complete and fix compilation errors in order to learn the STK X API. Refer to the STK-XTutorials-Java.pdf for directions. When finished compare to the CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Tutorial_End sample. | |
| CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Tutorial_End | This example is a completed version of the CustomApp_AWT_STK_X_Tutorial_Begin sample. Refer to the STK-XTutorials-Java.pdf for directions. | |
| CustomApp_Swing_STK | A base project that adds the necessary references to the STK Java API libraries (Jars/JNI dlls) that are required for a AWT/Swing based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK | A base project that adds the necessary references to the STK Java API libraries (Jars/JNI dlls) that are required for a SWT based STK Engine Custom Application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK_X_Animation | This example demonstrates how to add an animation tool bar an SWT based application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK_X_Eclipse_Plugin | This example demonstrates how to create an Eclipse Plugin SWT based application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK_X_Globe_Basic | This example demonstrates how to embed a basic 3D/Globe control object from the STK X API to an SWT based application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK_X_Globe_Events | This example demonstrates how to receive 3D/Globe control events within an SWT based application. | |
| CustomApp_SWT_STK_X_Map_Basic | This example demonstrates how to embed a basic 2D/Map control object from the STK X API to an SWT based application. | |
| MATLAB | MATLAB Data Providers Example |
Shows how to use data providers on a ground vehicle in MATLAB with the Object Model and STK X. |
| MATLAB Example | Shows how to create a ground vehicle in MATLAB with the Object Model and STK X | |
| Tutorial | Uses STK X to embed STK functionality in a container application created with MATLAB. | |
| Language | Project | Description |
| Python | HohmannTransferUsingTargeter | The Hohmann Transfer Using Targeter example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. |
| SolarPanelTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Solar Panel tool in STK X. | |
| STKProTutorial | Shows how to set up a typical STK scenario using the Object Model and STK X. Please see this link for the tutorial. | |
| VGTTutorial | Demonstrates how to construct, visualize and perform various computations using the custom vectors, angles, and axes from the Vector Geometry Tool API. | |
| Language | Project | Description |
| Visual Basic | AreaTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Area tool in STK X. |
| AzElMaskTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the AzElMask tool in STK X. | |
| DragAndDrop | This exercise demonstrates the drag and drop capabilities of the STK controls. | |
| DrawRects | This exercise demonstrates the ability to draw bounding rectangles. This capability is useful when implementing custom rubber band selection. | |
| Events | This example using both the Map and Globe controls demonstrates:
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| GraphicsHowTo | Uses the Object Model to demonstrate the new Graphics Primitives library. Common tasks are organized in a tree. Clicking on a task immediately updates the 3D window. In addition, the code used to accomplish the task is shown in the code view for easy copy and paste. | |
| HohmannTransfer | The Hohmann Transfer example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| HohmannTransferUsingTargeter | The Hohmann Transfer Using Targeter example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| MapView |
This example demonstrates how to manipulate the view of a Map/2D control such as by Zooming In/Out, enabling/disabling Pan Mode, etc. |
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| MarsProbe | The Mars probe example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| MoonMissionWithBPlaneTargeting | The Moon Mission with B Plane Targeting example from the Astrogator exercises in the help. Can be completed using the STK Astrogator Object Model. | |
| ObscurationTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Obscuration tool in STK X. | |
| OnAnimUpdate | This exercise demonstrates the OnAnimUpdate event fired by STK X. This event can be used to synchronize other processes and GUI elements with the animation. In the example, the event is used to display information in the status bar. | |
| RubberBandSelect | This exercise demonstrates how to implement rubber-band selection and get the list of the objects selected by the user. | |
| SolarPanelTool | This exercise demonstrates how to use the Solar Panel tool in STK X. | |
| Tutorial | STK X to embed STK functionality in a container application created with Visual Basic .NET | |
| VGTTutorial | Demonstrates how to construct, visualize and perform various computations using the custom vectors, angles, and axes from the Vector Geometry Tool API. | |