Maps3D extension

The Maps3D extension allows to show and manage 3D Maps, with the same kind of architecture as 2D map widgets. Note that:

• 3D Maps are not managed for the moment in the ARINC 661 standard, which is the reason why we must use an extension. Also Maps3D are only managed in the JavaFX UI framework
• Contrary to 2D Maps, The Maps3D meta-definition itself is not defined in the Server or Client core, so the extension must also be added for the Client

Referencing Maps3D in the Client or the Server

You should specify the path of the the jar file for the Maps3D extension for the extensions property in the configuration properties file. For example:

      graphics=DefGraphics.xml
      pictures=DefPictures.xml
      ui=LookAndFeel.xml
      lf=JavaFX
      supplement=6
      serverInputPort=8080
      serverOutputPort=8081
      serverInputSize=50000
      serverOutputSize=200
      server.autoVisible=true
      logServerArea=true
      server.menus=true
      server.uiCombo=true
      logMaximumLines=10
      extensions=Maps3D.jar

Note that you can have both 3D Maps and 3D Maps items. For example:

      graphics=DefGraphics.xml
      pictures=DefPictures.xml
      ui=LookAndFeel.xml
      lf=JavaFX
      supplement=6
      serverInputPort=8080
      serverOutputPort=8081
      serverInputSize=50000
      serverOutputSize=200
      server.autoVisible=true
      logServerArea=true
      server.menus=true
      server.uiCombo=true
      logMaximumLines=10
      extensions=Maps3D.jar; jfxMaps.jar

Maps3D architecture

See maps3D architecture.

Capabilities

The maps3D extension allows to:

• Present objects models defined in a world coordinate system in a 3D environment, with the same kind of architecture as for 2D map widgets (see Map Items 3D)
• Manage the Camera which looks at the 3D world
• Show 3D terrain

Note that for the moment the lights used in the 3D world are hard-coded.