position objects on a circle

[Bobo]

hello,
i want several objects positioned in a circle. i thought maxscript is the best way to do this, if not please tell me. ;)


edit: 2 minutes after i posted this, i figured it out.
sorry.
sin is calculated from 0 to 360 degrees and not from 0 to pi as in most languages.
A couple of small notes:

In case you need Pi again some day, you can use it directly as it is already pre-defined as a System Global (sort of constant).

Also, in the function of the Circle, Cos is used to calculate the X and Sin is used for Y. You've got them the other way round...

[ehmdjii]

thank you, first of all.

A couple of small notes:

In case you need Pi again some day, you can use it directly as it is already pre-defined as a System Global (sort of constant).
ok, and how is it defined?


Also, in the function of the Circle, Cos is used to calculate the X and Sin is used for Y. You've got them the other way round...
i dont think that matters...

[Rens]

ok, and how is it defined?
As pi. http://www.rensheeren.com/images/cgtalk/dealF1.gif

[galagast]

this may be very embarassing, but i wud really want to understand how this works... im really eager to learn stuff like this... i guess i wasnt really paying much attention on this topic when i was in school... :sad:

sin(360*i/16.0)*r

or any of u guys can recommend a good book or site?

im looking at some stuff on the net right now, i was just hoping to hav more reference on this one... thanx in advance! :)

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