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FAQ

How do I create a circle tangent to two existing circles in XyzPilot?

Use Circle/Tanto,C,C,R with the two circle references, the required radius, and IN/OUT tangency selector.

Full Answer

Use Circle/Tanto,C,C,R. Specify the two circles, the new circle radius, and the tangency type (IN/OUT). Multiple solutions exist — the direction selector specifies which one.

XyzPilot Example

C0 = Centre (0,0), radius 20
C1 = Centre (80,0), radius 20
R = 30

Circle/Tanto, C0, C1, R=30, YLarge, OUT
→ C2: externally tangent to both circles, upper solution
   dist(C2,C0) = 30+20 = 50
   dist(C2,C1) = 30+20 = 50

Relevant Operators

Circle/Tanto,C,C,R

Circle Tangent to Two Circles

Full operator reference.

Circle/Tanto,L,L,R

Circle Tangent to Two Lines

Circle tangent to two lines.

Arc/Tanto,C,C,R

Arc Tangent to Two Circles

Arc tangent to two circles.

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