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Vector Shape

The Vector shape displays arrows with direction and magnitude controlled by expressions, ideal for representing forces, velocities, and other vector quantities.

Screenshot: Vector shape on the board

Overview

A Vector shape renders an arrow from a start point in a given direction with a given magnitude. Both the direction angle and the length can be bound to expression terms. Vectors are essential for physics models that involve forces, velocity, acceleration, or any directional quantity.

Toolbar

Screenshot: Vector shape toolbar

Properties Panel

Screenshot: Vector properties panel
PropertyDescription
Origin X / YBase position of the vector arrow
Component XHorizontal component term
Component YVertical component term
ScaleVisual scale factor for the arrow length
ColorArrow color
LabelText label displayed near the vector