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iTool Developer’s Guide Predefined iTool Visualization Classes
• Palette data: IDLPALETTE
• Volume dimensions, location, connectivity lists: IDLVECTOR
IDLitVisLegend
Displays a legend that can contain multiple IDLitVisLegendContourItem,
IDLitVisLegendPlotItem, and IDLitVisLegendSurfaceItem objects.
Visualization type: IDLLEGEND
Data Types Accepted
•None
IDLitVisLegendItem
Displays an item contained within a legend.
Visualization type: IDLLEGENDITEM
Data Types Accepted
•None
IDLitVisLight
Places a light object in the iTool visualization window to illuminate surface and
volume objects.
Visualization type: IDLLIGHT
Data Types Accepted
•None
IDLitVisLineProfile
Displays a line profile visualization.
Visualization type: IDLLINEPROFILE
Data Types Accepted
• Line data (2D or 3D): IDLARRAY2D
IDLitVisMapGrid
Displays a longitudinal/latitudinal grid.
Visualization type: IDLMAPGRID