Tan Tan Tan
Draw a circle tangent to three lines.
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![](../../../_Images/_Common/Icons/Draw_Circle_Tan_3_line.bmp)
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CIRCLE3TAN
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This function allows you to draw the circle by indicating the three lines you would like the circle to touch tangentially.
Procedure
- You are prompted to:
Indicate first tangent line for circle
- Click on the first line the circle must touch.
![](../../../_Images/4_CAD_Mode/Draw/Circle/Tan_Tan_Tan/Tan_Tan_Tan_2.png)
- You are prompted to:
Indicate second tangent line for circle
- Click on the second line the circle must touch.
![](../../../_Images/4_CAD_Mode/Draw/Circle/Tan_Tan_Tan/Tan_Tan_Tan_4.png)
- You are prompted to:
Indicate third tangent line for circle
- Click on the third line the circle must touch. The circle is now inserted.
![](../../../_Images/4_CAD_Mode/Draw/Circle/Tan_Tan_Tan/Tan_Tan_Tan_6.png)
- The function repeats and you are prompted to indicate the first tangent line for a circle. If required, you can enter any remaining circles.
- Right-click on the screen and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].
![](../../../_Images/4_CAD_Mode/Draw/Circle/Tan_Tan_Tan/draw_circle_tan_tan_tan_4.png)