Find Closest Point on Line

Find Closest Point on Line

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Find the closest point on an infinite line to a given point.

Target is Kismet Math Library

Find Closest Point on Line
Point
X0
Y 0
Z 0
Line Origin
X0
Y 0
Z 0
Line Direction
X0
Y 0
Z 0
Return Value
X0
Y 0
Z 0

Inputs

 Point
Vector

Point for which we find the closest point on the line.
Line Origin
Vector

Point of reference on the line.
Line Direction
Vector

Direction of the line. Not required to be normalized.

Outputs

 Return Value
Vector

The closest point on the line to the given point.
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