


FreeFlyer, however, must associate a unit to the imported 3D model draw it in a ViewWindow, and so FreeFlyer assumes units of meters. This means that when a model is created using 3D model software, the creator can associate the length "1" with any unit of their choice (mile / kilometer / inch / etc.) and thus scale it however they like.

You can also choose not to display a 3D model for your Spacecraft or GroundVehicle, and instead display only its name and/or an icon (an image file). Users can also test whether a vector intersects a Spacecraft or GroundVehicle object's 3D model by following the details in the Vectors and Coordinate Systems guide. For simple visualization purposes, you can specify the model via the properties of the Spacecraft and GroundVehicle objects, or, for more customization, you can create a ThreeDModel object to associate with a Spacecraft or Ground Vehicle. There are two approaches to working with custom 3D models in FreeFlyer, each discussed below. One technique for making the visualizations more realistic is to set custom 3D models for the Vehicle ( Spacecraft or GroundVehicle) in your analysis. FreeFlyer’s Mission View provides powerful tools for generating realistic visualizations.
