Tan Tan Tan

Draw a circle tangent to three lines.

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Command

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CIRCLE3TAN

 

Drawing

This function allows you to draw the circle by indicating the three lines you would like the circle to touch tangentially.

Procedure

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate first tangent line for circle

  1. Click on the first line the circle must touch.

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate second tangent line for circle

  1. Click on the second line the circle must touch.

  1. You are prompted to:

Indicate third tangent line for circle

  1. Click on the third line the circle must touch. The circle is now inserted.

  1. The function repeats and you are prompted to indicate the first tangent line for a circle. If required, you can enter any remaining circles.
  1. Right-click on the screen and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].