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# upVector

A vector around which the runtime rotates the object.

## Discussion

This property defines the axis around which the runtime rotates the target to create the effect of a prim looking at the user. Normally, an asset defines this value to match the stage’s [upAxis](https://openusd.org/docs/api/group___usd_geom_up_axis__group.html). The default value points positively in the y-direction.

### Declaration

```other
uniform vector3d upVector = (0.0, 1.0, 0.0)
```

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