Create by Offset Intersection

Description

Computes a vertex at the intersection of offsets from two reference lines. Each reference line is defined by an existing vertex and a direction from this vertex. Use to create Point and Line objects.

Access

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Requirements

Solve module

Controls

The following controls are available.

Control Description
Name Type the name to assign to the created object or click Next auto incremented name to use the next available auto incremented name.
From The start vertex for the reference line. Enter the Point name or vertex id in the form id:Unique ID, or select from the model view.
Bearing Input the bearing from the From vertex.
Note:
Offset Offset from the reference line.
Height Method

Select a method to determine the height of the created vertex:

Notes
  • If a line object is being created then the line will start at the created vertex.
  • Enter a negative offset if the offset is to the left of the direction.
  • Set Distance Type, Distance Unit and Direction Type in Unit Options.
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