Creating Two Parallel Construction Lines Tangent to a Circle

Use the AM_ConstTan command to create two parallel construction lines that are tangent to a specified circle or arc.

To create two parallel construction lines that are tangent to a specified circle or arc:

1. Type AM_ConstTan at the command prompt.

2. In the graphics area, do the following:

   1. Specify a circle or an arc.

   2. Specify a point to define the direction of the parallel construction lines

      - or -

      Specify the Angle option and type an angle value to define the direction of the parallel construction lines.

      To draw multiple construction lines at once, specify a set of angle values separated by |.

3. Repeat steps a and b as necessary, or press Enter.

   

Access

Command: AM_ConstTan

Related Topics

Creating Construction Lines

Parallel and Perpendicular Construction Lines

Construction Lines at an Angle

Parent Topic

Tangent Construction Lines