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Vector

Description

Method(s) to Render Vector

Velocity Direction

Shows vector that points in the direction of object’s motion.

Object Menu: Right-click object and click Velocity Direction from the displayed options.

Sun Direction

Shows vector that points towards the Sun.

Object Menu: Right-click object and click Sun Direction from the displayed options.

Earth Direction

Shows vector that points towards the Earth.

Object Menu: Right-click object and click Earth Direction from the displayed options.

Direction to Another Body

Shows vector that points towards another object.

Object Menu: Select object [OBJECT] TO WHICH the direction vector will point. Right-click object FROM WHICH the direction vector will point. Click Direction to OBJECT.

Boresight Vector

Shows vector that represents the boresight of an instrument sensor.

Left Toolbar: Find name of sensor with search icon, click Boresight (also in search icon panel).

Anti-Vector

Shows the vector that points in the direction opposite of the direction of a vector.

Object Menu: Select Body of desired vector. Right-click vector. Click Show Anti-Vector from the displayed options.