[vtkusers] Re: Scale bar question

[Paul Tait - OPES]

I tried that but it’s a 2D object not a 3D object so its not part of the
scene and hence it just overlays the 3D actors. ie. Doesn't change when
I zoom etc

Thanks Paul

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From: vtkusers-bounces+paul=opes.com.au at vtk.org
[mailto:vtkusers-bounces+paul=opes.com.au at vtk.org] On Behalf Of Steve
Joyce
Sent: Thursday, 21 July 2005 3:47 PM
To: Paul at opes.com.au
Cc: vtkusers at vtk.org
Subject: [vtkusers] Re: Scale bar question


Paul,

Try vtkCubeAxesActor2D.

Steve


> My users have requested a scalebar so they can eyeball distances
between
> objects. Is there an easier way of doing this than creating a 3D 
> rectangle, placing it at the edge of the viewport on top of all
objects.
> Of couse I'll have to resize it as they zoom in and out and keep it
in
> the same place relative to viewport.
> Or
> I'm using a vtkAxes object. Has anyone added the ability to show
tick
> marks on vtkAxes. Is wrapped in a tube of course just to make it
easy
> ;-)
> Or
> The third way I haven't even thought of

> Thanks Paul Tait


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