# NVIZ Reference Manual

CONTENTS

## Vector Points Panel

The Vector Points panel controls how sites (vector points) are displayed.

### OPTIONS

Current
  Shows the name(s) of all the loaded points files. You can use this menu to select a new current points file.
New
  Loads a new vector points file.
Delete
  Deletes (unload) the current points file.
Site Size
  Sets the size of the current points file markers.
Line Width
  Sets the width (in pixels) of the line used to draw the site markers.
  (Only applies to wire-frame markers)

#### There are a number of markers available for displaying vector points:

  use X
    Sets the current points file markers to a 2D "X".
  use sphere
    Sets the current points file markers to a solid sphere.
  use diamond
    Sets the current points file markers to a solid diamond.
  use cube
    Sets the current points file markers to a solid cube.
  use wire-frame box
    Sets the current points file markers to a hollow cube.
  use gyroscope
    Sets the current points file markers to a hollow sphere.
  use 3D asterisk
    Sets the current points file markers to a 3D line-star.
3D Points
  Displays the site markers at an elevation obtained from the Z dimension of the 3D points file. Your selected points file must be in a GRASS 3D vector points format for this option to work.
Display on surface(s)
  Draws the current points file draped over the selected surface(s). A list of available surfaces appears directly below Display on surface(s).
Color
  Sets the color of the current points file markers.
Draw Current
  Draws the current points file.
Close
  Closes the Vector Points panel.