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.