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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Rotating an object help

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Blooagga

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Posted: 8th Sep 2008 03:18

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I am trying to rotate an object using yrotate but The object does not appear to be rotating. I can rotate the object with xrotate and zrotate but not on the y axis. Would this have something to do with the camera being fixed behind the model because I'm using an engine from the code base. Your help will be appreciated.

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Robert The Robot

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Posted: 8th Sep 2008 12:44

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First, welcome to the forums!

Quote: "Would this have something to do with the camera being fixed behind the model "

Very probably. Imagine an RPG where the camera always follows the central character - if the character turns left or right (Y-rotates) the camera automatically tracks with him so that it's always pointing behind him. Only the movement of the scenery makes you aware that the character has moved.

Now - and I'm guessing on this, as i don't know what code you're using - if you have no scenery (just the blue backdrop) there is nothing you can judge movement by. Y-rotate your object and the camera will rotate as well to keep you looking at the same point.

Hope this helps!
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