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FAQ

How do I create a line parallel to one line and tangent to a circle in XyzPilot?

Use Line/Parlel,L,Tanto,C with the reference line, circle, and direction selector.

Full Answer

Use Line/Parlel,L,Tanto,C. The line is simultaneously parallel to the reference line and tangent to the circle. Two solutions exist — the direction selector specifies which one.

XyzPilot Example

L0 = Horizontal line at Y=0
C0 = Centre (50,40), radius 20
Parallel to L0 = horizontal lines
Tangent to C0: Y=20 or Y=60

Line/L0, Parlel, Tanto, C0, YSmall
→ L1: horizontal line Y=20 (lower tangent)

Line/L0, Parlel, Tanto, C0, YLarge
→ L2: horizontal line Y=60 (upper tangent)

Relevant Operators

Line/Parlel,Tanto,C

Parallel and Tangent

Full operator reference.

Line/Perpto,Tanto,C

Perpendicular and Tangent

Perpendicular to line and tangent to circle.

Line/Parlel,L,D

Parallel Line at Distance

Parallel at fixed distance.

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