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[[getPos]] vs [[getRelPos]]: [[getRelPos]] operates similarly to [[getPos]] except in [[getRelPos]] the direction is calculated 'relative' to the current object direction whereas [[getPos]]'s direction is from North. Thus while [[getPos]] can take a position array as it is starting point, [[getRelPos]] requires an object with its own azimut heading. | [[getPos]] vs [[getRelPos]]: [[getRelPos]] operates similarly to [[getPos]] except in [[getRelPos]] the direction is calculated 'relative' to the current object direction whereas [[getPos]]'s direction is from North. Thus while [[getPos]] can take a position array as it is starting point, [[getRelPos]] requires an object with its own azimut heading. | ||
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Revision as of 16:06, 13 June 2021
Description
- Description:
- Returns position that is given distance and relative direction away from original object.
- Groups:
- Positions
Syntax
- Syntax:
- object getRelPos [distance, direction]
- Parameters:
- object: Object - Object
- distance: Number - Distance from object
- direction: Number - Direction relative to object's current direction
- Return Value:
- Array in format PositionAGL
Examples
Additional Information
- See also:
- getPos getPosASLVisualgetPosATLVisualvisiblePositionASLvisiblePositionpositiongetPosgetPosATLgetPosASLgetPosASLW
Notes
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- getPos vs getRelPos: getRelPos operates similarly to getPos except in getRelPos the direction is calculated 'relative' to the current object direction whereas getPos's direction is from North. Thus while getPos can take a position array as it is starting point, getRelPos requires an object with its own azimut heading.
- Posted on 3 March, 2016