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
| Direction | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | Input Field | Field | An input field used to generate default center and extents. |
| Output | Output Field | Field | The created spheroid field. |
| Output | Surface | Renderable | A renderable object displaying the created spheroid. |
Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spheroid Type | Choice: Circle, Sphere | The Spheroid Type allows the user to create either a 2D circle or a 3D sphere. |
| Subdivisions | Integer | The 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 Rotation | Double | The Grid Rotation allows you to rotate the sphere about its center point by a set Azimuth and Inclination. |
| Center Point | Double | The Center Point is the location of the center of the spheroid. It is also used as a center of rotation for the spheroid. |
| I Size | Double | The I Size value controls the size of the sphere in the x direction before rotation. |
| J Size | Double | The J Size value controls the size of the sphere in the y direction before rotation. |
| K Size | Double | The K Size value controls the size of the sphere in the z direction before rotation. |