YouTip3D Transforms
CSS3 allows you to format elements using 3D transforms.
In this chapter, you will learn some of the 3D transform methods:
- rotateX()
- rotateY()
Click on the elements below to see the difference between 2D and 3D transforms:
2D rotate
3D rotate
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
Numbers followed by -webkit-, -ms- or -moz- specify the first version that worked with a prefix.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| transform | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 10.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
| transform-origin (three-value syntax) | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 10.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
| transform-style | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 11.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
| perspective | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 10.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
| perspective-origin | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 10.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
| backface-visibility | 36.0 12.0-webkit- | 10.0 | 16.0 10.0-moz- | 4.0-webkit- | 23.0 15.0-webkit- |
The rotateX() Method
The rotateX() method rotates an element around its X-axis at a given degree.
Example
div{transform:rotateX(120deg); -webkit-transform:rotateX(120deg); }
The rotateY() Method
The rotateY() method rotates an element around its Y-axis at a given degree.
Example
div{transform:rotateY(130deg); -webkit-transform:rotateY(130deg); }
Transform Properties
The following table lists all the transform properties:
| Property | Description | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| transform | Applies a 2D or 3D transformation to an element. | 3 |
| transform-origin | Allows you to change the position of transformed elements. | 3 |
| transform-style | Specifies how nested elements are rendered in 3D space. | 3 |
| perspective | Specifies the perspective for 3D elements. | 3 |
| perspective-origin | Specifies the bottom position of 3D elements. | 3 |
| backface-visibility | Defines whether or not an element should be visible when not facing the screen. | 3 |
3D Transform Methods
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| matrix3d(n,n,n,n,n,n, n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n) | Defines a 3D transformation, using a 4x4 matrix of 16 values. |
| translate3d(x,y,z) | Defines a 3D translation. |
| translateX(x) | Defines a 3D translation, using only the value for the X-axis. |
| translateY(y) | Defines a 3D translation, using only the value for the Y-axis. |
| translateZ(z) | Defines a 3D translation, using only the value for the Z-axis. |
| scale3d(x,y,z) | Defines a 3D scale transformation. |
| scaleX(x) | Defines a 3D scale transformation by giving a value for the X-axis. |
| scaleY(y) | Defines a 3D scale transformation by giving a value for the Y-axis. |
| scaleZ(z) | Defines a 3D scale transformation by giving a value for the Z-axis. |
| rotate3d(x,y,z,angle) | Defines a 3D rotation. |
| rotateX(angle) | Defines a 3D rotation along the X-axis. |
| rotateY(angle) | Defines a 3D rotation along the Y-axis. |
| rotateZ(angle) | Defines a 3D rotation along the Z-axis. |
| perspective(n) | Defines a perspective view for a 3D transformed element. |