vectorMagnitudeSqr

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Description

Description:
Squared magnitude of a 3D vector.
Since Arma 3 logo black.png2.14 any count of numbers is valid.
Before Arma 3 logo black.png2.14, the argument had to be vector 3D, or Arma 3 logo black.png2.00 2D (With z coordinate defaulted to 0)
Groups:
Math - Vectors

Syntax

Syntax:
vectorMagnitudeSqr vector
Parameters:
vector: Array of Numbers
Return Value:
Number

Examples

Example 1:
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_sizeSqr = vectorMagnitudeSqr [0,3,4]; // returns 25

Additional Information

See also:
vectorAdd vectorDiff vectorCrossProduct vectorDotProduct vectorCos vectorMagnitude vectorMultiply vectorDistance vectorDistanceSqr vectorDir vectorUp setVectorDir setVectorUp setVectorDirAndUp vectorNormalized vectorFromTo

Notes

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Posted on 28 Jun, 2014
ffur2007slx2_5
Arma 3 logo black.png1.22 Algorithm:
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Vector = [x,y,z]; Result = (x ^ 2) + (y ^ 2) + (z ^ 2);
It is recommended to use vectorMagnitudeSqr instead of BIS_fnc_magnitudeSqr.