3D Mathematics

DWScript includes high-performance types for 3D calculations, specifically optimized for graphics and physics applications.

Vectors

The TVector type is a 4-component (X, Y, Z, W) record with overloaded operators, allowing you to perform vector math naturally.

var v1 := Vector(1, 0, 0);       // X-axis
var v2 := Vector(0, 1, 0);       // Y-axis

// Vector Addition
var v3 := v1 + v2;

// Dot Product (Scalar result)
var dot := v1 * v2;

// Cross Product (Vector result)
var cross := v1 ^ v2;

// Normalization
var n := VectorNormalize(v1);

// Conversion to string
PrintLn(VectorToStr(v3));

[1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00]

Available Functions

The TVector type supports the following operations:

• Vector(x, y, z, w=0): Creates a new vector.
• VectorToStr(v): Returns a formatted string representation.
• VectorNormalize(v): Returns a unit vector in the same direction.
• VectorDotProduct(v1, v2): Alternative to * operator.
• VectorCrossProduct(v1, v2): Alternative to ^ operator.
• VectorAdd(v1, v2), VectorSub(v1, v2): Alternatives to + and -.