pytha.get_element_bounding_box - pytha-3d-cad/pytha-lua-api GitHub Wiki
Gets the bounding box coordinates for a single element or a table of elements.
pytha.get_element_bounding_box(element [,options])
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
element |
element_handle or {...} |
A single element handle or a table of element handles |
options |
{...} |
Optional: a table that may contain the following options: |
options.u_axis |
{x,y,z} |
Local coordinate u-axis for the orientation of the bounding box |
options.v_axis |
{x,y,z} |
Local coordinate v-axis for the orientation of the bounding box |
options.w_axis |
{x,y,z} |
Local coordinate w-axis for the orientation of the bounding box |
Return value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
{{x,y,z},{x,y,z}} |
A table with two point coordinates: the minimal x/y/z coordinates and the maximal x/y//z coordinates |
Remarks
The function will calculate the total bounding box for element, including the reference points.
See also:
pytha, element handles, get_element_volume, create_element_ref_point