mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-gl-js

Set the mapbox projection to globe the custom model's coordinates are not accurate

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Description

This example from the official website
https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/example/add-3d-model/

mapboxgl.MercatorCoordinate.fromLngLat obviously not available in this case
What should I do to place the model on the 3D Earth?

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Research direction

Start by running the official add-3d-model example linked in the issue and compare its MercatorCoordinate usage with the globe projection. Determine how the custom model’s coordinates should be placed on the 3D Earth, and confirm that the model is accurately positioned in the example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
computer-graphics, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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