try planet.scenePosition.x
for the global position. Is that what you need? Let me know. -Pete On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM, caydieu <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi again, > Are there classes for an object's coordinates relative to the stage? > I am using "yaw" to rotate a group of objects (it's a planet that > rotates around a star), and basically I want to retrieve that planet's > x coordinate. I need this to reposition the submenu that pops up > > here's how I've created the object: > var pIntel=new Sphere({material:pIntelMat,radius: > 50,segmentsH:segH,segmentsW:segW,y:-1,x:1000,z:0}); > here's my group: > var oIntel:ObjectContainer3D = new ObjectContainer3D(); > oIntel.addChild(pIntel); > > trace(pIntel.x) //returns "1000" > I understand that this is because the object is rotating on its y-axis > and is at a constant 1000px from the center > How do I retrieve its relevant coordinate to the stage? how do i use > sceneX and/or screenX? for now, I am using mouseX. Thanks -- ___________________ Actionscript 3.0 Flash 3D Graphics Engine HTTP://AWAY3D.COM
