Circle by Edge

Description

Create a line forming a circle using 3 points on the edge of the circle.

Required

Three points on the edge of a circle.

Example

Control Code Definition
A control code action Circle by Edge is assigned the value 'Circ3Pts'.

Measured Points
Point 8 is assigned the code 'Pit Cir3Pts'.
Point 9 is assigned the code 'Pit'.
Point 10 is assigned the code 'Pit'.
Circle by Three Edge Points

Notes
  • Creates a two dimensional circular arc with a start, mid and end at the 3 edge points.
  • Select the 3D checkbox in the Attributes tool window (Geometry category) to compute the circular arc components in 3 dimensions.
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