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Tangify Tool

Click the Tangify button to smooth
Tangifying an Object

Tangifying an Object

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  • The Tangifytool function smooths the connection between

the selected circuits that are below a specified angle. This provides a smoother cutting transition between arcs. 

The angle of tangification is specified in the Tangify field. The default setting is 6 degrees.

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  • Select the objects you want to tangify. 

  • Specify the desired

angle

  • Angle in the Tangify field.

    • Any selected

angles

    • Angles below this value will be made

tangent

    • Tangent.

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Tangify Tool Definition
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  • Click the Tangify button.

  • The connection between the selected

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  • Arcs/

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  • Curves will now be made

tangent.

  • Tangent.

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Arc Tool Definition
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Curve Tool Definition
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Exaggerated Example

Because that the above example may be difficult to see, I've created an 

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  • Here is an exaggerated example to illustrate the process.

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  • Select the object you want to tangify.

  • Enter the desired Tangify angle in the Tangify field.

  • Click the Tangify button.

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Tangify All Circuits

Optionally, select Edit>Tangify All Circuits. 

This will tangify all of the circuits in the entire design.

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  • connection between the selected Arcs/Curves will now be made Tangent.

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Default Settings