FAQ: Can I Calculate the Approximate Average Slope of a (Non-Planar) Shape?

Answer

Yes, by using the following example. Please note that this is CGA sample code and may not apply in all situations.

Note:
CGA stands for Computer Generated Architecture, a scripting language specific to Esri CityEngine and used to generate 3D content. See the link to the 'Basics of Rule-based Modeling' in the Related Information section below.

Code:
slopeFunction = atan ( sqrt ( scope.sy / scope.sz) )

Lot -->
    alignScopeToAxes(y)
    print ( slopeFunction )

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Can I calculate the approximate average slope of a (non-planar) shape?

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