Matrix.CreateBillboard Method (Vector3, Vector3, Vector3, Nullable<Vector3>)
Creates a spherical billboard that rotates around a specified object position.
Namespace: Microsoft.Xna.Framework
Assembly: Microsoft.Xna.Framework (in microsoft.xna.framework.dll)
Syntax
public static Matrix CreateBillboard (
Vector3 objectPosition,
Vector3 cameraPosition,
Vector3 cameraUpVector,
Nullable<Vector3> cameraForwardVector
)
Parameters
- objectPosition
Position of the object the billboard will rotate around. - cameraPosition
Position of the camera. - cameraUpVector
The up vector of the camera. - cameraForwardVector
Optional forward vector of the camera.
Return Value
The created billboard matrix.
Remarks
This method computes the facing direction of the billboard from the object position and camera position. When the object and camera positions are too close, the matrix will not be accurate. To avoid this problem, the method uses the optional camera forward vector if the positions are too close.
See Also
Reference
Matrix Structure
Matrix Members
Microsoft.Xna.Framework Namespace
Platforms
Xbox 360, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista