LISP Utilities
CTANctan.elf

Draw Tangent (2 Circles)

Generates tangent lines between two circles.

Description

This tool allows you to easily draw Tangent Lines between two circles.

Tangent Connections
Creates lines that perfectly touch (tangent) two selected circles.
Flexible Tangency
Can draw external tangents (connecting outer sides) or internal tangents (crossing), depending on which side of the circles you click.

How to use

(Repeat selection to draw more tangent lines as needed, e.g., for the other side).

The tool draws the tangent line connecting the selected points on the circles.

  1. 1.Type CTAN in the command line and press Enter.
  2. 2.Click the first Circle near the point where the tangent should start.
  3. 3.Click the second Circle near the point where the tangent should end.

Example

Example: Draw Tangent (2 Circles)
Draw Tangent (2 Circles)

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