I just spun this up right now, it's untested. (Robert Penner's book is great).
-mL http://knowledge.lapasa.net /* * @param nodes The number of objects sitting on the circle * @param radius The radius of the circle * @return an array of (x,y) objects */ function getCirclePositions(nodes:Number, radius:Number) { var thetaIncrement:Number = Math.round(360/nodes); var currentTheta:Number = thetaIncrement; var positionsArray:Array = new Array(); while (currentTheta <= 360) { var tmpX:Number = radius * Math.round(Math.cos(currentTheta * Math.PI/180)); var tmpY:Number = radius * Math.round(Math.sin(currentTheta * Math.PI/180)); positionsArray.push({x:tmpX, y:tmpY}); currentTheta += thetaIncrement; } return positionsArray; } -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin Aebig Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:10 PM To: 'Flashcoders mailing list' Subject: [Flashcoders] Space Clips in Circle Hey all, My goal is to space 12 clips in a circle evenly based on a radius. I'm officially stumped after messing around with it for 3 days with no success. Any help or insight appreciated. Cheers, !k _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
