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Precise node edits/additions


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#1 musaver786

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 05:47 AM

I am creating a object that will involve creating tangent lines between two circles. Then, I will need to cut out the curves of the circles so the end shape is like an eggshell or the travel of a rope between two pulleys.

What I am doing, is creating the tangent lines, coloring them green (so I can see the end of the tangent line), making sure the line is arranged on top. Then selecting the circle and the node edit and adding a node where the tangent line ends at extreme magnification. Delete the unneeded nodes on the circles so it forms the "end shape." Then I select both objects, then the node editing tool, select both nodes (end of tangent line and node on end of former circle), and join the curves with the option that joins the curve over the space (this is the part that bugs me).

When I do this, I still notice a slight space between the tangent line and where I added the node to cut the circle. Is there anyway normally with x6, or with a macro, that can place the new node accurately? For instance, wherever the center-lines of the curves/lines meet/intersect? Thanks!

#2 morabira

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 07:02 AM

VBA macros and Add-ins for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite : TangentToCircle

After getting the tangent, use smart fill tool and weld to get the shape.

or

Select all them, use Arrange>Shaping>Boundary

Edited by morabira, 18 November 2012 - 08:15 AM.


#3 morabira

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 07:37 AM

Another one, apply not only to circle:

AllTangents Macro Module

#4 morabira

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 07:39 AM

If you dont want to use macros, just use extrude effect.

Edited by morabira, 15 November 2012 - 08:05 AM.





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