2 Lines

Draw a geometry circle with a specified radius tangent to two intersecting geometry lines.

This function allows you to draw a geometry circle of given radius tangential to two intersecting geometry lines, by indicating the two lines for the circle to be tangential to and set the radius of the circle.

Indicate the correct tangential circle from the options available.

Geometry lines are infinite lines that never print or plot, and are seen in all layers. To change the appearance of all geometry, see Geometry Settings under System Settings.

Procedure

To draw a geometry circle of given radius tangential to two intersecting geometry lines:

1. Select Geometry ► Circles ► Tangent to ► 2 Lines, or click the icon in the Geometry toolbar.

2. You are prompted to:

You can set the radius of the circle by clicking in the text box or using the [Tab] key to move into the text box and typing the required radius.

3. Position the cursor near the first geometry line to add the tangential circle to and press [Enter] or click to indicate the line. The line is highlighted.

4. You are prompted to:

5. Position the cursor near the second geometry line to add the tangential circle to. Press [Enter] or click to indicate the line. The line is highlighted and the four tangential circle centre points will be indicated. A rubberbanded preview of the circle is added to one of the centre points.

6. You are prompted to:

7. Position the cursor near the correct centre point and press [Enter] or click to select the point.

8. If the incorrect lines have been selected, right-click in the drawing area and select Cancel to return to the beginning and indicate the geometry lines again.

9. The function repeats. Right-click and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].