It is a good idea to copy an existing style instead of changing the original version.
| Type of Style | Editing Description |
|---|---|
| Barrier | To change the dimensions of the barrier style, enter new values in the (the buffer along the polyline representing the barrier), , (the length of one barrier segment), and fields. Spacing controls how far apart each barrier is from the next when you draw multiple barriers. All dimensions use the default unit of measurement. To change the material used for any face of the barrier, click the browse button for its field. Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. Click and drag in the preview to rotate the barrier image. To return to the original preview orientation, click . |
| Coverage | The coverage and border materials can be any of the following: a material or color, a material group, a semi-transparent material, or none. To change the material used for the interior area of the coverage, click the browse button for its field. Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. To change the material used for the borders of the coverage, click the browse button for its field. Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. To change the width of the border, enter a different value in the field. NoteYou can apply more than one fill/border combination to a subset or a data source, using a style rule. |
| 3D Model | To use a different 3D model to style an object, click the browse button for and specify the new model. You must specify a file of the type FBX, 3DS, OBJ, DAE, or DXF. moves the model along the specified axis. To change the value for the , enter a positive or negative number for the X, Y, or Z axes. For example, to move the model to the right, enter a positive value for X. changes the angle of the model. To change the value for , enter values in degrees for the X, Y, or Z axes. For example, to turn the model perpendicular to its original position on the ground, enter 90 in the Z field. To resize the model, enter multiplying values for for the X, Y, or Z axes. For example, to make the model twice as tall, enter 2 in the Z field. Click and drag in the preview to rotate the model image. You can also display the bounding box for the image, or display the preview on a grid. When you display a grid, you can control the grid spacing. To return to the original preview orientation, click . |
| Material | Textures can use either a texture or a color. To use a color, select the radio button. Then click the browse button and select a color. To specify the image used for the texture, select the radio button. Then click the browse button and specify the texture file. You must specify a file of the type PNG or JPG. The texture is applied in tiles whose size is specified by and . These are expressed in the default unit of measurement. To change the tile size, enter new and values. You may not see the direct effect of your changes, as the seams of the tiles are not visible, but the texture will appear looser or tighter when it is applied. By default, the anchor point for a texture is 0,0. To specify a different anchor point, select and enter new values for X and Y. You can also specify a for the texture. This will rotate the texture at the angle you specify, from the anchor point specified. |
| Material Group | Material groups are used for complex styles, such as highways and railways. Specify the material or color for any component of the material group by double-clicking its field. To add a component to the material group style, click To remove a component, select it and click |
| Pipe Connector | To change the shape of a pipe connector style, select a new value from the drop-down. To change the dimensions of the connector style, enter new values in the and fields. All dimensions use the default unit of measurement. To change the material used for the connector tube or cap, click the browse button for or . Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. If the cap is offset from the tube, enter a value in the field. Click and drag in the preview to rotate the connector image. To return to the original preview orientation, click . |
| Pipeline | To change the shape of a pipe style, select a new value from the drop-down. To change the dimensions of the pipeline style, enter new values in the and fields. All dimensions use the default unit of measurement. To change the material used for the pipe surface, click the browse button for . Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. Click and drag in the preview to rotate the pipe image. To return to the original preview orientation, click . |
| Terrain | You cannot edit terrain styles, but you can theme terrain by aspect, slope, or height and you can make terrain transparent. |
| Water Area | To adjust the (the border between the water feature and surrounding features), (the ground surrounding the water feature), or (the depth of the water), adjust the sliders. NoteIn order to set negative water levels, you must first click the box to the left of the and select a negative value from the list. Then you can use the slider to indicate negative water levels. To change the material used for the water surface or for the bank, click the browse button for or . Select the appropriate category from the drop-down list, and then click the style you want. The style animates the water surface. Select if [need more information] |
| Road, Railway, and Building Facade | Editing road, railway, and facade styles is complex. For detailed information, see Edit Road Styles, Edit Railway Styles, and Edit Building Facade Styles. |