create spheroid

Deprecated

This module has been deprecated. Please replace this module with the place glyph module.

create spheroid

The create spheroid module produces a 2D circular disc or 3D spheroidal or ellipsoidal grid that can be used for any purpose, however the primary application is as starting points for 3d streamlines or advector.

Ports

DirectionNameTypeDescription
InputInput FieldFieldAn input field used to generate default center and extents.
OutputOutput FieldFieldThe created spheroid field.
OutputSurfaceRenderableA renderable object displaying the created spheroid.

Properties

PropertyTypeDescription
Spheroid TypeChoice: Circle, SphereThe Spheroid Type allows the user to create either a 2D circle or a 3D sphere.
SubdivisionsIntegerThe Subdivisions control allows the user to change the number of divisions used to create the sphere or circle. The greater the number the smoother the output appears.
Grid RotationDoubleThe Grid Rotation allows you to rotate the sphere about its center point by a set Azimuth and Inclination.
Center PointDoubleThe Center Point is the location of the center of the spheroid. It is also used as a center of rotation for the spheroid.
I SizeDoubleThe I Size value controls the size of the sphere in the x direction before rotation.
J SizeDoubleThe J Size value controls the size of the sphere in the y direction before rotation.
K SizeDoubleThe K Size value controls the size of the sphere in the z direction before rotation.