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| − | An '''arch''' is a holographic structure containing virtual [[computer]] control panels and interfaces; they are a feature of [[Starfleet]] [[holodeck]]s of the [[24th century]]. When a program is running in the holodeck, the arch could be made to materialize by voice command when participants wish to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. |
+ | An '''arch''' is a holographic structure containing virtual [[computer]] control panels and interfaces; they are a feature of [[Starfleet]] [[holodeck]]s of the [[24th century]]. When a program is running in the holodeck, the arch could be made to materialize by voice command when participants wish to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. The arch is visible to participants, though the [[hologram|holographic]] characters generally do not perceive the arch, but there have been exceptions. ({{film|7}}; {{TNG|Elementary, Dear Data}}) |
A related voice command, "Exit", is used to remove the holographic environment around the holodeck door when participants wished to leave the holodeck without closing the [[Holographic program|program]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', et al.) |
A related voice command, "Exit", is used to remove the holographic environment around the holodeck door when participants wished to leave the holodeck without closing the [[Holographic program|program]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', et al.) |
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{{Bginfo|Although the arch appeared frequently in scenes on the holodeck on ''The Next Generation'', it was strangely absent in most holodeck episodes on ''Deep Space Nine'' and all ''Voyager'' episodes often requiring characters to search for manual holodeck controls somewhere in the environment during a malfunction instead. However, in {{e|Twisted}}, Harry Kim uses the command "computer, arch", (which doesn't work, as there is a malfunction) but it is reasonable to assume that the Holodeck on Voyager "hides" the arch until it is required.}} |
{{Bginfo|Although the arch appeared frequently in scenes on the holodeck on ''The Next Generation'', it was strangely absent in most holodeck episodes on ''Deep Space Nine'' and all ''Voyager'' episodes often requiring characters to search for manual holodeck controls somewhere in the environment during a malfunction instead. However, in {{e|Twisted}}, Harry Kim uses the command "computer, arch", (which doesn't work, as there is a malfunction) but it is reasonable to assume that the Holodeck on Voyager "hides" the arch until it is required.}} |
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Revision as of 18:59, 18 March 2013
Arch
An arch is a holographic structure containing virtual computer control panels and interfaces; they are a feature of Starfleet holodecks of the 24th century. When a program is running in the holodeck, the arch could be made to materialize by voice command when participants wish to modify the current program, communicate throughout the ship, or access most general computer functions. The arch is visible to participants, though the holographic characters generally do not perceive the arch, but there have been exceptions. (Star Trek Generations; TNG: "Elementary, Dear Data")
A related voice command, "Exit", is used to remove the holographic environment around the holodeck door when participants wished to leave the holodeck without closing the program. (Star Trek: The Next Generation, et al.)
Although the arch appeared frequently in scenes on the holodeck on The Next Generation, it was strangely absent in most holodeck episodes on Deep Space Nine and all Voyager episodes often requiring characters to search for manual holodeck controls somewhere in the environment during a malfunction instead. However, in "Twisted", Harry Kim uses the command "computer, arch", (which doesn't work, as there is a malfunction) but it is reasonable to assume that the Holodeck on Voyager "hides" the arch until it is required.