Transcript AGI conference presentation

Introduction to STK/Author & AGI Viewer
Sean Brandt
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Agenda
• What are STK/Author and AGI Viewer?
• STK/Author
• AGI Viewer
• Creating a VDF
• Embedding AGI Viewer in PowerPoint
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STK/Author and AGI Viewer
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AGI Viewer provides interactive, 4-D viewing of STK analysis
– The author controls how in-depth the VDF will be
– The author’s licenses determine functionality/modules can be displayed in the VDF
– AGI Viewer is available on the STK CD, a Viewer CD, and online (~60 MB)
STK/Author
AGI Viewer
Engineer
Manager
Colleague
Prime contractor
Proposals, program status
deliverables
Customer
Media/Executives
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STK/Author
• Available in STK 6.2, STK 7
– Separate license
– Requires STK/Advanced Visualization Option license
• Creates a Viewer Data File (.VDF)
– Analogous to Adobe’s .PDF
• Can now publish 4-D interactive environments of
STK geometric analysis
– Can share with non-STK users
– Can integrate stored view points, camera paths
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AGI Viewer
• Freeware product
– Embed STK scenes into PowerPoint, Word or HTML documents
– Use as standalone application
• Reads VDF files
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Viewer Data Format (Created by STK/Author)
Users control playback
Users can create high-res screen snaps and movies
Can embed Viewer (ActiveX control) in PowerPoint
• Supports:
– High resolution imagery
– Terrain visualization
• AGI Globeserver
• www.agi.com/Viewer
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Create (“Author”) a VDF File
• Set up scenario in STK
• Create the VDF:
– Scenario - File - Export - AGI Viewer File
– Basic use: press “save”
– Advanced use:
• Optimize for load speed or file size
• Globe selection
• Open VDF in AGI Viewer
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