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Tangent Lines
Create tangent lines between a point and a circle
Details
ID
tool-primitive-curves-tangent-lines
Name
Tangent Lines
Group
Primitive Curves
Package
Tool
Keywords
ln
tg
Input ports
| Name | Type | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point | Point | Point for tangent lines | |
| Circle | Curve | Base circle |
Output ports
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tangent 1 | Curve | Primary tangent |
| Tangent 2 | Curve | Secondary tangent |
Creation method
There are two options for creating a Tangent Lines node.
- The first way to create a Tangent Lines node is using the search list, which is opened by double left-clicking in the
workspace. You can write the name of the node you need or words associated with this node.
- ln , tg
- The second way is to select a Tangent Lines node from the menu that opens from the top left.
- Menu > Tool > Primitive curves > Tangent Lines
Steps
- Create a Tangent Lines node.
- Connect the point for tangent lines to the first port.
- Connect the base circle to the second port.
After creating the node, connect the point for tangent lines to the first port, and the base circle to the second port. On the output ports, you will receive the primary and secondary tangents.
See also
Circle
Arc 3Pnt
Tangent Arcs