Autocad question for beginner:
I need to create a circle of radius 15 that intersects the point (12,30) and intersects the horitzonal lines y=20 and 50 (the y value of the center of the circle is 35). Suggestions?
create circle - must intersect point and 2 lines
Sep 04, 2005
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...or just use the 3point option with the Circle command, and select TAN, TAN, NODE for the three points. AutoCAD does all the work. ___
OK, thanks. Let me try it both ways.
I did it graphically first and then used Paul's method to check my result. Be aware that the order of selection using the 3 point method will result in
2 possible answers that satisfy the requirements.It's not the *order* of selection, but rather the location on the lines at which you select the TAN points. As far as producing a second solution, so will the graphic method. In either case, you have to choose on which side of the point object you want to draw the circle. ___
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