Axis
An infinite straight line with a direction, set by a point on it and a direction vector. Its field is the distance from the line.
Inputs
- Point Point
Point on the line, from a wire; replaces the typed value.
- Vector Vector
Direction, from a wire; replaces the typed value.
Output
Axis
Used by: Angle Arc, Profile Revolution, Circular Pattern, Align, Move, Rotate, ScaleProperties
Values the block gives besides its output. The editor lists them under Properties, and an input can read one by reference.
- Solid Solid
The axis as a Solid, built from the distance to its line.
- Direction Vector
The axis's unit direction.
- Origin Point
A point the axis passes through, used as its origin.
- ScalarField Number
Distance to the axis line as a field; zero on the axis.
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