coordinate

A coordinate is a value that denotes the location of a vertex. Coordinates can represent 2D (x,y) or 3D (x,y,z) space. The meaning of the x,y,z coordinates are determined by a coordinate system. The vertices and coordinate system together allow applications to translate a real-world object from its location on the earth to its location on a map.

Related terms

  • vertex
  • coordinate system

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