Stereo GE Browser

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Stereo GE Browser Ver0.14 53kByte 22/Mar/2009

Thanks to David Sykes for the English-language documentation.

Ver0.10 -> Ver0.14
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How to use Stereo GE Browser

When you first start Stereo GE Browser, there will be a delay while three instances of GE load.
The title bar will display 'Stereo GE Browser', the 'x' and 'y' image-displacements, the current stereo-viewing mode and indication of image reversal left_to_right (rev = 1).
As the image-height is slightly larger than screen height (in order to hide text and logos) a vertical scroll-bar is displayed on the right.
The top window will contain the stereo view, the bottom windows the GE left/right views in cross-eyed format or a map.
The focus must be in the top window in order to select stereo options.
Simply left-click anywhere on the 'Stereoscopic view'to achieve focus.

Right-click on the top window, choose 'Search' (or press 'S'), enter the name of a major World town or city and click 'Search'.
When all three images have been loaded from GE at their full resolution, drag to the left with the mouse left button to position the view behind the window.
You can also use the left/right keys to make fine adjustments to stereo window and the up/down keys to correct any vertical error (though this is rarely necessary).
Left-click on bottom-left window and use mouse scroll-wheel to zoom to a convenient view area.
You can then simply drag the view with the mouse and/or use the navigation controls described below.

Google Earth Navigation

The following keystrokes control navigation in the 3D viewer.

Note - The focus must be in the lower 'Google Earth view' in order for these controls to take effect.
Simply click anywhere on the 'Google Earth view' to change focus.
Command

Windows/Linux
Keystroke(s)

Mac
Keystroke(s)

Result

Move left Left arrow Left arrow Moves the viewer in the direction of the arrow.
Move right Right arrow Right arrow Moves the viewer in the direction of the arrow.
Move up Up arrow Up arrow Moves the viewer in the direction of the arrow.
Move down Down arrow Down arrow Moves the viewer in the direction of the arrow.
Rotate clockwise Shift + left arrow Shift + left arrow Rotates the view clockwise. The earth spins anticlockwise.
Rotate anticlockwise Shift + right arrow Shift + right arrow Rotates the view anticlockwise.
Tilt up Shift + left mouse button + drag down, Shift + down arrow Shift + down arrow Tilts the viewer toward "horizon" view.
Tilt down Shift + left mouse button + drag up, Shift + up arrow Shift + up arrow Tilts the viewer toward "top-down" view.
Look Ctrl + left mouse button + drag Command/Open Apple Key + mouse button + drag Perspective points in another direction, as if you are turning your head up, down, left or right.
Zoom in Scroll wheel, + key, PgUp key Scroll wheel, + key Zooms the viewer in. Tip: To use the Page Up key, make sure that the Num Lock key on your keyboard is off.
Zoom out Scroll wheel, - key (both keyboard and number pad), PgDn key Scroll wheel, - key (both keyboard and number pad) Zooms the viewer out. Tip: To use the Page Down key, make sure that the Num Lock key on your keyboard is off.
Zoom + automatic tilt Right mouse button + drag up or down Ctrl + click + drag up or down Zooms the viewer in and automatically tilts your view as you approach ground level.
Stop current motion Spacebar Spacebar When the viewer is in motion, stops movement
Reset view to "north - up" n n Rotates view so that view is north up.
Reset tilt to "top-down" view u u Resets angle to view scene in "top-down" or "top-up" mode.
Reset tilt and compass view to default r r Resets angle to view "top-down" and rotates to "north-up" view. Use this feature to orientate the Earth in the centre of the viewer.


Using the Navigation Controls

To hide or show the compass icon in the 3D viewer,click mouse right button on the 'stereoscopic view'-> menu -> Show/Hide Navigation.

The Google Earth navigation controls offer the same type of navigation action that you can achieve with mouse navigation.
It is best to then hide it before viewing the anaglyph as it will not be located on the screen surface.
In addition, you can use the controls to zoom and swoop (perhaps for a perspective on terrain) or to rotate your view.
The following diagram shows the controls and explains their functions.

Using the Navigation Controls
  1. Click the North-up button to reset the view so that north is at the top of the screen. Click and drag the ring to rotate your view.
  2. Use the Look joystick to look around from a single vantage point, as if you were turning your head. Click an arrow to look in that direction or continue to press down on the mouse button to change your view. After clicking an arrow, move the mouse around on the joystick to change the direction of motion.
  3. Use the Move joystick to move your position from one place to another. Click an arrow to look in that direction or continue to press down on the mouse button to change your view. After clicking an arrow, move the mouse around on the joystick to change the direction of motion.
  4. Use the zoom slider to zoom in or out (+ to zoom in, - to zoom out) or click the icons at the end of the slider. As you move closer to the ground, Google Earth swoops (tilts) to change your viewing angle to be parallel to the Earth's surface.

 

Stereo Viewing Options