Draw Tangent Line with Automatic Trim
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2024
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Draws a tangent line with automatic trim.
The prompt Select option <select object> is displayed.
Input T at the prompt and press Enter to define the trim option.
The prompt Select option <Trim> is displayed.
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to specify the trim type as automatic. The selected option is used for all subsequent tangent lines in the current session until changed.
The prompt Select option <select Object> is displayed.
Input S at the prompt and press Enter to create the tangent line.
The prompt Select the first entity is displayed.
Click to identify the arc or circle to draw the tangent line from. The tangent line is drawn from the end nearest to the selection point.
The prompt Select the second entity is displayed.
Click to identify the arc or circle to draw the tangent line to. The tangent line is drawn towards the end nearest to the selection point. The objects that the tangent line is associated with are trimmed automatically.
Press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Select Object |
Selects an object and begins the tangent line creation process. |
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Trim |
Draws a tangent line with user-defined trim. Refer to Draw Tangent Line with User-Defined Trim for further information. |
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No Trim |
Draws a tangent line without trim. Refer to Draw Tangent Line without Trim for further information. |
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Auto Trim |
Draws a tangent line with automatic trim. |
