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Tangent Lines (In)
Create internal tangent lines between circles
Details
ID
tool-primitive-curves-tangent-lines-(in)
Name
Tangent Lines (In)
Group
Primitive Curves
Package
Tool
Keywords
tg
tanIn
Input ports
| Name | Type | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle 1 | Curve | First base circle | |
| Circle 2 | Curve | Second base circle |
Output ports
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tangent 1 | Curve | Primary interior tangent |
| Tangent 2 | Curve | Secondary interior tangent |
Creation method
There are two options for creating a Tangent Lines (In) node.
- The first way to create a Tangent Lines (In) 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 , tanIn
- The second way is to select a Tangent Lines (In) node from the menu that opens from the top left.
- Menu > Tool > Primitive curves > Tangent Lines (In)
Steps
- Create a Tangent Lines (In) node.
- Connect the first base circle to the first port.
- Connect the second base circle to the second port.
After creating the node, connect the first base circle to the first port, and the second base circle to the second port. On the output ports, you will receive the primary and secondary interior tangents.
See also
Circle
Arc 3Pnt