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Tangify Tool

Click the Tangify button to smooth
Tangifying an Object

Tangifying an Object

Info

  • 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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    • 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

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

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    Default Settings