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Category
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
[ OpenDX Home at IBM | OpenDX.org ]