That is the angle I am looking for... thanks Paul. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Andrews Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:39 PM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Fw: [Flashcoders] 3d math in AS3
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lehr, Ross (N-SGIS)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Flash Coders List" <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:55 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] 3d math in AS3 > Quick question... I know the Math.atan2 can get me an angle (in radians) > using y,x. Can I also use atan2 to get a correct angle using z,x? or > is there another way to get an angle when using the z coordinate? You can use z and x values, but it will give you an angle in a different plane altogether (the zx plane not the xy plane). Whether it's the angle that you want is something else again. Paul > > Thanks!! > Ross > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders mailing list > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders