SolidMesh: Vectors Tutorial | CAVS

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Vector Examples

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Creating a vector

1. Pick the point that is to represent the tail and then the point that will be the head. Click the button to create the vector.

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2. Pick a point, enter values in and click to create the vector.

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3. Enter values in and . Click to create the vector and the point with the entered coordinates.

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revvector

Creating a reverse vector

Pick the vector to be "mirrored" and click the button.

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Creating an average vector

Select the two vectors to be averaged. Click . This returns the averaged vector's components to vectexamp13 . The vector can then be created by picking a start point for the vector and clicking . See the example above.

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treewheel

Creating a vector tree/wheel

Pick a point. Select the planechoice to create the wheel in and click.

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normvector

Creating a vector from an angle

Pick the start point of the vector. Choose the plane you want the vector to lie in, enter an angle in the angle field and click to create the vector.

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Creating a tangent vector

1. Select a point and a surface. Click .

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2. Select a point and a curve. Click .

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surfnormal

Creating a normal vector

1. Pick a point and a surface. Click .

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2. Pick two vectors and a point. Click .

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