![[Grasshopper] How to use Vector XYZ to create a vector from X, Y, and Z coordinates](https://iarchway.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Vector-XYZ.png)
This article explains how to use Vector XYZ to create a vector from X, Y, and Z coordinates.
On the Grasshopper, it is represented by either of the two above.
Input the numerical values of the X, Y, and Z coordinates, and extract the vector and its distance
Using Vector XYZ, you can input numerical values of X, Y, and Z coordinates, and extract a vector and its distance.
The Vector XYZ(V) outputs a vector.
When viewed in Panel, it is extracted as coordinates, but this output is a vector from the origin at {0,0,0} to the position of these coordinates.
The Vector XYZ(L) outputs the distance of that vector.
In the case of the image above, this is the distance from the origin {0,0,0} to the coordinates {100,200,150}.
Example of using vectors created with Vector XYZ
Components used: (1) Brep (2) Vector XYZ (3) Move
Let’s take a look at an example of using Vector XYZ.
In this case, we will use Move to move a cube.
Connect Vector XYZ to the T terminal of Move.
Then, the cube moves by the numerical value specified by Vector XYZ.
Let’s try shifting the cube.
A vector is created by specifying the coordinates of a single point from the origin.
However, when using a vector, the object affected by it is not necessarily the distance from the origin, but the original position of the object is the origin of the vector.
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