ECT is the first modeling tool that features a true WYSIWYG interface for creating, modifying, and verifying visual databases. ECT accomplishes this by running the real-time system as an embedded application, layering editing functions on top. Because EPX pages source data (DEMs for terrain, vector data for terrain features, and OpenFlight models for features and vehicles) directly and delays combining them until render time, ECT is able to perform editing functions on source data rather than rendered polygons. Users are able to view, edit, review, and save each component of their simulation scene without waiting for lengthy re-compilations of the visual environment components. Ready-for-Training reviews can be conducted in one session, dramatically decreasing development costs.

Key features include:

• Truly rapid database creation and modification
• Interactive, real-time editing (WYSIWYG)
• Full legacy dataset support and compatibility
• Uses industry-standard data formats directly and natively
• EASY to use and learn

Functionality:

• WYSIWYG editing and viewing of independent layers such as:
  • Atmospheric environment
  • Terrain model
  • Vector features
  • Moving models
• Industry-standard modeling environment
  • Common data types
  • Industry-standard modeling formats and techniques
  • Windows XP OS
  • Simple, logical GUI
• Create, modify, save, and view synthetic natural environments
• Edit source data, not rendered polygons
• Data organization and management
• Optional modules for mission planning and analysis in development:
  • Annotations
  • Meta data
  • Threat volume display
  • Weather data
  • Range calculation
  • Line-of-sight analysis