# localAxis A vector that describes the axis of rotation (in local space). ``` var localAxis: SIMD3 ``` ## Discussion The default value of this property is `[0, 1, 0]`, meaning the rotation occurs around the y-axis. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)