Get Object3D Rotation Matrix Question

[KittenKoder]

When you call the getRotationMatrix() method does it create a new matrix or return the actual rotation matrix of the object? If it creates a new one each call is there a way to access the actual one for read-only operations?

I am attempting to minimize the creation of Java objects per pass and I need a method of tracking the y rotation of an object for some animation methods, so this has been worrying me a bit.

[EgonOlsen]

It returns the internal matrix. I think the docs mention that and state that you shouldn't rely on it...but after all these years, it's save to rely on it....

[KittenKoder]

It returns the internal matrix. I think the docs mention that and state that you shouldn't rely on it...but after all these years, it's save to rely on it....

Cool, thanks. This will save a lot of headaches.