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geom3d

  

xname

  

find the name of the x-axis used to define an object

  

yname

  

find the name of the y-axis used to define an object

  

zname

  

find the name of the z-axis used to define an object

 

Calling Sequence

Parameters

Description

Examples

Calling Sequence

xname(obj)

yname(obj)

zname(obj)

Parameters

obj

-

a plane, a sphere

Description

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The routine xname returns the name of the x-axis used to define obj.  It returns either a name or FAIL.

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The routine yname returns the name of the y-axis used to define obj.  It returns either a name or FAIL.

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The routine zname returns the name of the z-axis used to define obj.  It returns either a name or FAIL.

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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

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(2)

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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.

(4)

Ask the same question again:

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See Also

geom3d[Equation]

geom3d[tname]

 


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