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# init(rotationAxis:)

Returns a new vector from a Spatial rotation axis.

```
init(rotationAxis: RotationAxis3D)
```

## Discussion

Values rounded to a representable value, if necessary.

> note: This function is provided as a convenience. All Spatial storage and calculations are double-precision.

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