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geom3d[xname] - find the name of the x-axis used to define an object
geom3d[yname] - find the name of the y-axis used to define an object
geom3d[zname] - find the name of the z-axis used to define an object
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Calling Sequence
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xname(obj)
yname(obj)
zname(obj)
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Description
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The routine xname returns the name of the x-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
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The routine yname returns the name of the y-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
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The routine zname returns the name of the z-axis used to define obj. It returns either a name or FAIL.
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The command with(geom3d,xname) allows the use of the abbreviated form of this command.
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Examples
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Define the plane from three given points A, B, C
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![plane(p, [A, B, C])](/support/helpjp/helpview.aspx?si=5980/file04043/math97.png)
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Warning, assuming that the names of the axes are _x, _y and _z
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As you might notice, the axes do not have names yet. The command Equation provides you with a chance to name the axes.
When you execute this command, a dialog box appears. Enter a, b, and c for the names of the axes.
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Ask the same question again:
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