LuciadRIA Samples

The layer tree shows you these layers:

• The Symbols layer displays the actual symbols.
• The Descriptions layer shows you in text the code of the symbol (including the SIDC modifiers), the name of the symbol and the code of the symbol without modifiers (base code).
• Only for tactical graphics: the Anchor Points layer shows you the points that were used to create the symbol.

Use the search bar to look for a specific symbol, either by name or by code. The auto-completion only allows you to search symbols that are visualized on the map.

When the sample runs in a WebGL environment, tactical graphics layers are pre-loaded using skeleton styling, a simplified styling without complex strokes or decorations. The pre-loaded skeletons allow you to start working on the layer (search for a symbol, select, change properties, edit) before the layer is fully loaded. To keep the layer responsive, the symbols are invalidated one by one, and redrawn in their full complexity using body styling. You can track the loading with a progress indicator in the layer tree.

Using the panel on the right you can change the styling options of the grid. The results are applied instantly.

The sample starts up with a few tactical graphics and icons already initialized on a map. Clicking on a feature will display a panel containing some of its properties. Modifying the properties can be done in this panel. The panel itself is part of sample. (Have a look at the @luciad/ria-sample-milsym-common-ui/properties/SymbologyPropertiesPanel module).

To create a new icon or graphic, type a symbol name in the creation panel on the top of the view. Selecting an item from that list will show you an instructions panel with a preview image of the symbol as well as some instructions on how to proceed with creation. Click on the map to draw your new military symbol. This panel is also part of sample. (Have a look at the symbology/CreationPanel module).

To edit an existing symbol, right-click the symbol and select edit. For devices that don't support right-click (such as touch-based devices), select a symbol and press "Edit Symbol" in the properties panel.

Not all modifiers that can be edited with the editing panel will change the visual presentation of the symbol. They only change the modifier of the object. This is for example the case for the "Country" modifier. This changes the attributes of the domain object, but does not change the visualization of the object. This is because the symbology standards, such as MS2525b, do not specify a change in visualization for all possible modifiers of the symbol.

This sample also demonstrates how to cluster military symbols. The following rules are applied:

• Units of different affiliation are not clustered together
• Units of different category are not clustered together. For example, ground units will not be clustered together with air units
• If a cluster contains several instances of the same military symbol, the symbol's icon will be used to represent the cluster, only bigger and with a label indicating the number of elements in the cluster.
• If a cluster contains different military symbols, a simple round icon with a label indicating the number of elements will be used.
• Sea Surface, Sea Subsurface and MineWarfare units will not be clustered
• A cluster must contain at least 2 military symbols.

To learn how to use the COP sample, see the COP user's guide.

The COP client connects to the COP services. A description of the COP services is available here .