is there a simple class for text?

[KurtZachary]

I need to put just a simple label on the screen that is visible when zoomed out. I've tried SurfaceText but it only visible when zoomed in pretty far. I also tried using a Globe Annotation but I don't see a way to make the background translucent. I've searched through the postings but I didn't find anything that fit. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[pabercrombie]

To get a transparent GlobeAnnotation you can set the frame shape to none:

AnnotationAttributes attrs = new AnnotationAttributes();
attrs.setFrameShape(AVKey.SHAPE_NONE);

GlobeAnnotation annotation = new GlobeAnnotation("My Annotation", position);
annotation.setAttributes(attrs);

The class TacticalGraphicLabel can also be used to draw simple labels.

[BrunoSpy]

You can also look at UserFacingText.java

[tag]

PointPlacemark can also be used.

[KurtZachary]

I'm using GlobeAnnotation and it is giving me the functionality I need.