API Reference > core-geometry > CartesianGeometry > Matrix3d > toQuaternion

toQuaternion Method

convert the matrix to a quaternion.

toQuaternion(): Point4d

note This calculation requires the matrix to have unit length rows and columns. WARNING: There is frequent confusion over whether a "from quaternion" matrix is organized by rows and columns. WARNING: If you find that the matrix seems to rotate by the opposite angle expect it, transpose it.

Returns - Point4d

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Last Updated: 30 November, 2023