Separate Spherical Node

The Separate Spherical node converts a vector from Cartesian coordinates (X, Y, Z) into spherical coordinates (R, Φ, Θ) and outputs each component separately. It is the inverse of the Combine Spherical node.

Spherical coordinates describe a position in 3D space using radius, azimuth (horizontal angle), and polar (vertical) angle. This representation is useful for procedural effects involving rotational symmetry, spherical gradients, or direction-based transformations.

Inputs

Vector

The input Cartesian vector to be converted into spherical coordinates.

Outputs

R

The radial distance from the origin.

Phi

The azimuthal angle (horizontal rotation) around the Z axis, measured in radians.

Theta

The polar angle (vertical inclination) from the Z axis, measured in radians.