Moving a layer along a path in ArcScene
You can create layer tracks from paths in ArcScene. A path is defined by a selected line feature or graphic, and its purpose is to constrain movement along the selection. A layer track is made by moving a layer along a path.
Note:
Moving a layer along a path is not supported in ArcGlobe.
Steps:
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In ArcScene, click the Select Features
button on the Tools toolbar and select the line feature or graphic you want to use as a path.
- If the Animation toolbar is not present in your ArcScene application, click Customize on the main menu of the application, point to Toolbars, then click Animation.
- Click the Animation drop-down menu and click Move Layer along Path.
- Click the Layer drop-down arrow and choose the layer you want to move.
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Optionally, check Apply in reverse order.
This option starts the layer moving from the opposite end of the path.
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Optionally, type a value in the Vertical offset text box.
The vertical offset determines the height of the layer.
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Optionally, move the simplification factor slider.
The simplification factor indicates how much the path is generalized when it is used for the animation.
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Optionally, uncheck Overwrite last imported track.
Disabling this option allows additional layer tracks to be imported without overwriting existing ones.
- Click Import.
Tip:
- Click Orientation Settings to modify the way a layer's azimuth, inclination, and roll properties are calculated from the path.
- The properties of a keyframe can be edited using the Animation Manager.
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Published 6/7/2010