Introduction to 3D Graphics and VRML

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Coordinate systems

World coordinates

  • 3D space defined using X, Y, and Z coordinates
  • The origin is at 0,0,0
  • In a right-handed coordinate system, -Z is in the distance

      Coordinates diagram

Object coordinates

  • Each object has its own coordinate system
Author: Michael Louka (Michael.Louka@of.telia.no)
Last Updated: 25 October 1997