2 Tangents, Mid-Ordinate

Function

This command fits a curve between two tangent lines and a known middle ordinate. It prompts for the middle ordinate length, the Point of Intersection and points on the two tangent lines.



Prompts

Middle Ordinate <50.00>: press Enter
[int on] Pick P.I. of curve: pick a point
[nea on] Pick Point on 1st Tangent Line: pick a point
[nea on] Pick Point on 2nd Tangent Line: pick a point

Pulldown Menu Location: Draw > Arc 
Keyboard Command: 2tanlmo
Prerequisite: Tangent lines should be drawn before execution
File Name: \lsp\2tanlmo.lsp