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geom3d[xname] - find the name of the x-axis used to define an object
geom3d[yname] - find the name of the y-axis used to define an object
geom3d[zname] - find the name of the z-axis used to define an object
Calling Sequence
xname(obj)
yname(obj)
zname(obj)
Parameters
obj
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a plane, a sphere
Description
The routine xname returns the name of the x-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
The routine yname returns the name of the y-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
The routine zname returns the name of the z-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
The command with(geom3d,xname) allows the use of the abbreviated form of this command.
Examples
Define the plane from three given points A, B, C
Warning, assuming that the names of the axes are _x, _y and _z
As you might notice, the axes do not have names yet. The command Equation provides you with a chance to name the axes.
When you execute this command, a dialog box appears. Enter a, b, and c for the names of the axes.
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See Also
geom3d[Equation], geom3d[tname]
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