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FAQ

How do I create a perpendicular line in XyzPilot?

Use Line/P,Perpto,L to create a perpendicular segment from a point on a line. The Left/Right selector specifies which side.

Full Answer

Use Line/P,Perpto,L. Specify the point on the reference line, the reference line, the segment length, and the direction (Left or Right). Dir=Left/Right is mandatory.

XyzPilot Example

L0 = Horizontal line at Y=0
P0 = (40, 0)

Line/P0, Perpto, L0, Length=100, Dir=Left
→ L1: from (40,0) to (40,100)  [upward]

Line/P0, Perpto, L0, Length=100, Dir=Right
→ L2: from (40,0) to (40,-100) [downward]

Relevant Operators

Line/P,Perpto,L

Perpendicular Line Segment

Full operator reference.

Line/Perpto,Tanto,C

Perpendicular and Tangent

Perpendicular to line and tangent to circle.

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