SCNMatrix4

Declaration

typealias SCNMatrix4 = CATransform3D

Discussion

SceneKit uses matrices to represent coordinate space transformations, which in turn can represent the combined position, rotation or orientation, and scale of an object in three-dimensional space.

Topics

Creating Transform Matrices

• SCNMatrix4MakeTranslation(_:_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4MakeRotation(_:_:_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4MakeScale(_:_:_:)

Performing Matrix Operations

• SCNMatrix4Translate(_:_:_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4Rotate(_:_:_:_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4Scale(_:_:_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4Invert(_:)
• SCNMatrix4Mult(_:_:)

Converting Matrix Types

• SCNMatrix4FromGLKMatrix4(_:)
• SCNMatrix4ToGLKMatrix4(_:)

Comparing Matrices

• SCNMatrix4EqualToMatrix4(_:_:)
• SCNMatrix4IsIdentity(_:)

Identity Constant

• SCNMatrix4Identity

Matrix Elements

• m11
• m12
• m13
• m14
• m21
• m22
• m23
• m24
• m31
• m32
• m33
• m34
• m41
• m42
• m43
• m44

See Also

Transforms and Rotations

• SCNMatrix4
• SCNQuaternion