Direction

Category

Transformation

Function

Converts azimuth, elevation, and distance to an [x, y, z] position.

Syntax

point = Direction(azimuth, elevation, distance);

Inputs

Name	Type	Default	Description
azimuth	scalar	0	azimuth in degrees
elevation	scalar	0	elevation in degrees
distance	scalar	1	distance

Outputs

Name	Type	Description
point	vector	x, y, z position

Functional Details

The output of Direction can be used, for example, as input to the Camera or AutoCamera module to set the look-from direction.

azimuth	the angular distance (in degrees) from the positive z-axis to the positive x-axis.
elevation	the angular distance (in degrees) from the positive xz plane toward the positive y-axis.
distance	is measured in user units.

Example Visual Program

MovingCamera.net

See Also

 AutoCamera,  Camera,  ClipPlane