Using ellipse trajectories

Use an Ellipse Trajectory to create a path in the shape of an ellipse in 3D space. Use trajectories as paths along which Trajectory Layout 3D and Trajectory Layout 2D nodes arrange their child nodes, and along which Trajectory List Box 3D nodes move their items. See Using the Trajectory Layout nodes and Using the Trajectory List Box 3D node.

Create an ellipse trajectory

To create an ellipse trajectory:

1. In the Library right-click Trajectories and select Create > Ellipse Trajectory.
   
2. In the Properties set these properties:

   • Normal to set the position of the trajectory in 3D space.
     For example:

     • To set the trajectory parallel to the x axis, set X to 1, and Y and Z property fields to 0.
     • To set the trajectory parallel to the y axis, set Y to 1, and X and Z property fields to 0.
     • To set the trajectory diagonally into I and II, and VII and VIII octants, set X to 1, Y to -1, and the Z property field to 0.
     • To set the trajectory diagonally into II and III, and V and VIII octants, set Y and Z to 1, and the X property field to 0.
   • Radius A to set the size of the ellipse trajectory on the X axis.
   • Radius B to set the size of the ellipse trajectory on the Y axis.
   • Angle to set the starting point of the ellipse trajectory.
     
3. To take the trajectory into use, in the Project select a Trajectory Layout or a Trajectory List Box 3D node and in the Properties set the Trajectory property to the trajectory you want to use. See Using the Trajectory List Box 3D node and Using the Trajectory Layout nodes.

See also

Using the Trajectory List Box 3D node

Using the Trajectory Layout nodes

Using ellipse trajectories

Using arc trajectories

Using circle trajectories

Using line trajectories

Using rectangle trajectories

Using spiral trajectories

Using spline trajectories

Using trapezoid trajectories

Trajectories

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