threejs-math

When to use this skill

ALWAYS use this skill when the user mentions:

• Vector/matrix math order, applyQuaternion, lookAt, world vs local transforms
• Bounding volumes Box3/Sphere, containment/intersection tests
• Ray vs Plane vs Frustum tests (without full picking pipeline)

IMPORTANT: math vs objects vs animation

Need	Skill
Raw math types	threejs-math
Raycaster + layers picking	threejs-objects
QuaternionKeyframeTrack playback	threejs-animation

Trigger phrases include:

• "Vector3", "Matrix4", "Quaternion", "Box3", "Ray", "Frustum"
• "Vector", "Matrix", "Quaternion", "Bounding Box"

How to use this skill

1. Conventions: multiply vectors by matrices on the left as three.js examples show; call updateMatrixWorld before world-space queries (threejs-objects).
2. Bounding: Box3().setFromObject(object) for rough bounds; refine per need.
3. Collision-ish checks: ray.intersectBox, sphere.containsPoint, etc., per docs.
4. Addon structures: Octree/OBB for games—cite addon pages, avoid copying full API tables here.
5. Color: Color conversions relate to materials/textures—cross-link.
6. Random sampling: MeshSurfaceSampler for distributing points on meshes.

See examples/workflow-ray-aabb.md.

Doc map (official)

Docs section	Representative links
Math	https://threejs.org/docs/Vector3.html
Math	https://threejs.org/docs/Matrix4.html
Math	https://threejs.org/docs/Quaternion.html
Math	https://threejs.org/docs/Ray.html

Scope

• In scope: Core Math types; addon math entries as pointers.
• Out of scope: Keyframe track evaluation beyond type references (animation skill).

Common pitfalls and best practices

• Euler gimbal lock—prefer quaternions for arbitrary rotations.
• Reusing temporary vectors reduces GC thrash in hot loops.
• Frustum culling helpers vary—verify against your three version.

Documentation and version

Core math types are listed under Math; addon utilities (Octree, OBB, …) appear under Addons → Math in three.js docs. Global also lists constants (e.g. wrapping, blending) sometimes needed alongside materials.

Agent response checklist

When answering under this skill, prefer responses that:

1. Link the concrete type (Vector3, Matrix4, Quaternion, …) from the docs.
2. Send AnimationMixer / track math to threejs-animation when time-sampled.
3. Send Raycaster picking flows to threejs-objects when interaction is the goal.
4. Mention numeric stability (epsilon) where comparisons matter.
5. Point to Addons → Math for game-oriented structures when users need spatial acceleration.

References

• https://threejs.org/docs/#Math
• https://threejs.org/docs/MathUtils.html
• https://threejs.org/docs/Ray.html

Keywords

English: vector, matrix, quaternion, euler, box3, sphere, ray, frustum, three.js

Chinese: Vector, Matrix, Quaternion, Euler Angles, Bounding Box, Ray, three.js