Rotating an object around a center point using X, Y and Z axis

[Xystes]

Hey,

Does anyone know how I can rotate an object in a virtual world around a center point?? - Like a moon cicling around a planet or something like that. I only need to know how I change the X, Y and Z variables, not how to get the right position on the screen.

Thanx!

[WMLeeBo]

In 3d max you can use a circle to make a motion path type thing, but dont ask me how to do it.

[Xystes]

Actually I ment how I could write the code in a 3d engine..

[Triadis]

Building a 3D engine is a pretty big topic. So you might want to check this site. It's a great place to learn about 3D and Flash5 among other things.

http://www20.brinkster.com/ahab/index.htm
Go Math Tutorials then 3D

Also, check the movies section for 3D engines so you can tear them apart.

Alex