unnormalizedCoordinates

Unnormalized coordinates represent a system where coordinate values are not scaled to a specific range, such as 0 to 1 or -1 to 1. Unlike normalized coordinates, which are often used in graphics, UI design, and data visualization to ensure consistency across different resolutions or data scales, unnormalized coordinates retain their raw or original values. This can be beneficial when the absolute magnitude or physical units of the coordinates are important for calculations or interpretations. For example, in scientific simulations, coordinates might represent meters, kilometers, or other real-world measurements. In such cases, normalizing them would discard this crucial information.

The interpretation of unnormalized coordinates depends entirely on the context of their origin. They might correspond directly to pixel positions on a display, the dimensions of a physical object, or positions within a larger, unscaled coordinate space. When working with unnormalized coordinates, it is essential to understand the system they belong to and what units or scale they represent. This allows for accurate mapping to other coordinate systems, such as normalized ones, when needed, or for direct use in calculations that rely on the original values. While normalization simplifies comparisons and scaling, unnormalized coordinates preserve the inherent scale and often the physical meaning of positional data.