pointTanArcV()

Synopsis

Returns the unit vector defining a line through p and tangent to cir. Cir must handle the Arc protocol (as by ArcMixin). OnRight? is used to determine which tangent is desired. If True, it selects the one on the right side of the line from p to the center of cir.

Syntax

pointTanArcV ( p As Point, _
               cir As Part, _
               onRight? As Boolean ) As Vector 
Argument Type Description
p Point The point outside the circle.
cir Part The circular arc to which the tangent is desired.
onRight? Boolean Determines which tangent point to choose.