Option

Description

Fly to Layer

Flies from the current location directly to the selected layer.

Jump to Layer

Jumps directly to the selected layer.

Display Message

Displays the TerraExplorer message set for this layer. See “What is a TerraExplorer Message?” in the “Working with Objects” chapter for more information.

Create Group

Adds a new, empty group in the Project Tree.

Refresh

Reloads the layer.

Export Layer

Opens a sub-menu with the following options:

§  Save As - Opens the Save As dialog to save the layer to a new file.

§  Convert to Group - Convert layer to group.

Save Layer

Saves layer to data source.

Note:    The Save Layer command is only available for KML/KMZ files that were created by TerraExplorer (by exporting a layer or project to KML/KMZ).

Upload to SkylineGlobe

Uploads layer to SkylineGlobe Server. See “Uploading Layers to SkylineGlobe Server” in the “Working with SkylineGlobe Server” chapter for information.

New

Opens the New sub-menu with the following options:

§  Location: Adds a new location, at the current camera position in the 3D Window, under the root area.

§  Presentation: Adds a new empty presentation under the root area.

§  Tree Message: Adds a new message under the root area. This command opens the Create Message dialog.

Sort

Opens the Sort sub-menu.

You can sort the tree objects in ascending or descending alphabetical order, or by object type under the layer.

Lock Group

Changes the mode of the group to Collapsed or Regular group.

A Locked group is always in collapsed mode and cannot be opened by the TerraExplorer Basic Viewer user.

Delete

Deletes the selected layer and all of its children

Rename

Changes the name of the selected layer.

Enter the new name and press ENTER.

Properties

Opens the layer’s property sheet for editing.