Constraining Circle Tangent to Spline

While in Add Constraints mode , you can constrain the center of a circle to the contour of a spline.

Note: You can also dynamically modify spline slopes in Select mode.

Demo: Press the button below to view a short movie demonstrating the function:

Constrain the circle tangent to a spline

1. Click the Add Constraints button , from the Sketcher toolbar.

The cursor changes to a black pointer and cross-hair. .

2. Click on the spline. Dashed lines representing the slopes at either end will appear.

Note: The direction of the slope depends on how the slope was defined; the slope proceeds in the order in which the spline points were picked.

3. Click the circumference of the circle and click the Tangent button in the Constraint toolbar.

The circle is tangent to the spline and can be moved along the contour of the spline in Select mode accordingly.

 

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.