Application Layout

The TerraExplorer display is divided into four primary panels:

Panel

Description

3D Window

The heart of TerraExplorer Pro. In this window, you view the terrain and overlaid content in 3D.

Project Tree

Contains a list of all the items in the project organized in a tree structure.

See Using the Project Tree” chapter for further information.

Navigation Map

Provides quick and easy navigation through the entire terrain. It shows the location and direction of view of the camera. The Navigation Map window offers a simple mechanism to integrate file-based maps into the application. With the support of the TerraExplorer Pro COM interface, web-based maps can also be integrated as part of the HTML window.

See the “Navigation Map” chapter for further information.

Error/Message Log

The TerraExplorer log records and displays warnings, messages, and errors to help you troubleshoot any TerraExplorer issue.

See Error/Message Log” in this chapter for more information.

The Project Tree, Navigation Map and 3D Window can be arranged in five different standard layouts: