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About this Block

What it does: The Vector block creates a vector from its XYZ components. Common uses:
  • Defining Forces
  • Creating an array of bodies
  • Extruding a profile
  • Translating objects
  • Defining planes
Tips
  • A vector cannot be visualized in the viewport
  • You can extract vectors from a block’s properties panel for downstream operations. An example of this is an implicit body’s bounding box will have vector property chip called “span”.
  • How to translate and array an object to a set of points: https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/4408131838483

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Example File

Vector Create a vector from its XYZ components.

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Inputs

NameTypeDescription
XScalarX component of the vector.
YScalarY component of the vector.
ZScalarZ component of the vector.

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Outputs

Type
Vector