The Gizmos.matrix stores the position, rotation and scale of the Gizmos. By default, Gizmos always uses world coordinates. The default Gizmos.matrix transforms the world coordinates using a default identity matrix. Transform.localToWorldMatrix changes local coordinate space to world space.
GameObjects often use local coordinates. Gizmos.matrix changes these local coordinates into world coordinates to allow Gizmos to use them. For example, a rotating object uses local coordinates. A transfer into world coordinates happens using Gizmos.matrix. To visualise the object, use Gizmos.DrawCube. See below.
To use the example to draw a red, semi-transparent, cube gizmo:
1. Place this example script on a Cylinder at the origin.
2. Select the Cylinder in the Hierarchy and then click the Play
button.
3. Next, click the Scene
button. The gizmo should appear.
The cylinder will rotate in Play
mode and be seen rotating in Scene
view.
using System.Collections; using System.Collections.Generic; using UnityEngine;
// Gizmos.matrix example
public class Example : MonoBehaviour { // Allow the speed of rotation to be changed. public float rotationSpeed = 50.0f;
void OnDrawGizmosSelected() { Gizmos.color = new Color(0.75f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.75f);
// Convert the local coordinate values into world // coordinates for the matrix transformation. Gizmos.matrix = transform.localToWorldMatrix; Gizmos.DrawCube(Vector3.zero, Vector3.one); }
// Rotate the cylinder. void Update() { float zRot = rotationSpeed * Time.deltaTime; transform.Rotate(0.0f, 0.0f, zRot); } }
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