Chamfer/Between,L,L
Chamfer Between Two Lines
Creates a chamfer line between two intersecting lines with specified setback distances D1 and D2.
What It Does
The Chamfer/Between,L,L operator creates a chamfer line between two intersecting lines. The chamfer is defined by setback distances D1 (on L1) and D2 (on L2) measured from the intersection point. Chamfer lines are stored as Line entities (L-prefix).
Chamfers as Lines: Chamfer entities are stored and referenced as Line entities — they use the L-prefix (L0, L1…) and behave exactly like any other line in subsequent operations.
Syntax
Chamfer/Between, L1, L2, D1, D2
Quick Input
L: [first line reference]
L2: [second line reference]
D1: [setback distance on L1]
D2: [setback distance on L2]
Direction Selector
No direction selector is required. The result is uniquely determined by the input geometry.
Worked Examples
Setup:
L0 = Horizontal line at Y=0
L1 = Vertical line at X=80
Intersection at (80, 0)
Chamfer/Between, L0, L1, D1=20, D2=20
→ L2: chamfer from (60,0) to (80,20)
P1 = (80-20, 0) = (60, 0) on L0
P2 = (80, 0+20) = (80, 20) on L1
Chamfer/Between, L0, L1, D1=30, D2=15
→ L3: asymmetric chamfer from (50,0) to (80,15)
Analytic Rule
Chamfer points:
P1 = intersection - D1 along L1
P2 = intersection + D2 along L2
Chamfer line: P1 → P2
D1 and D2 are setback distances measured
from the intersection along each line.
Result: Exact analytic chamfer line.
FAQ
What is the difference between a chamfer and a fillet?
A chamfer is a straight angled cut. A fillet is a rounded arc. Use Chamfer/Between,L,L for angled corners and Arc/Fillet,L,L for rounded corners.
Can D1 and D2 be different values?
Yes. Different D1 and D2 values create an asymmetric chamfer — the setback distances on each line are independent.