How to create hypothetical unidentified flying object (UFO) in 3D?

JA · ‎08-07-2014

I have been following 3D Analyst tutorial and in fact I did it twice just to get the hang of it. There is a red 3-dimensional triangular object that moves with the animation. I am just wondering how I could make one. I tried to copy the layer but it didn't work. I have no solid background in programming.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BartSmit · ‎08-08-2014

Hi, I've done this trick the following way.

Create a point feature class and digitize one point in ArcMap (doesn't really matter where you create it).
Create a line feature class (add z coordinates) and digitize a line that represents the flight path. Don't forget to add z values to the vertices.
Add both feature classes to ArcScene and symbolize the point fc with your preferred symbol.
Add the Animation toolbar
Use the option Move Layer Along Path to have your ufo fly along its path.

This did the trick for me with a helicopter flying over my 3D city.

Good luck !

Bart

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BartSmit · ‎08-08-2014

Hi, I've done this trick the following way.

Create a point feature class and digitize one point in ArcMap (doesn't really matter where you create it).
Create a line feature class (add z coordinates) and digitize a line that represents the flight path. Don't forget to add z values to the vertices.
Add both feature classes to ArcScene and symbolize the point fc with your preferred symbol.
Add the Animation toolbar
Use the option Move Layer Along Path to have your ufo fly along its path.

This did the trick for me with a helicopter flying over my 3D city.

Good luck !

Bart

waleedQader · ‎08-11-2014

can you share this map pls