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Clothoid

Summary

  • Create clothoid curves in a variety of ways.

 

 

How to Run

  • Ribbon Menu > [Feature] Tab > [Create] Group > Clothoid

 

 

Explanation

Fig. Single - Line to Circle

 

[Creation Method]

Select the method for creating the clothoid curve.

Single - Line to Circle : Creates a basic clothoid curve in the form of a straight line-closed-circle combination.

Single - Circle to Circle : Creates an oval clothoid curve between circles when the larger circle completely covers the smaller circle.

Pair S-Shape : Creates an S-shaped clothoid curve between two circles when they are far apart.

Pair C-Shape : Creates a double oval clothoid curve between two circles when they intersect or are apart.

Detailed Explanation (Preview)

 

Single - Line to Circle Single - Circle to Circle Pair S-Shape Pair C-Shape

 

[Fitting Method]

Select the calculation method of the clothoid curve.

Approximate : Approximate value calculation

Accurate : Calculate the actual value

 

[Select Target]

Select the object to be used for creating the clothoid curve.

 

[Option]

Set options for creating clothoid curves.

Common options

Round-Off Digit of A : Set the number of rounding digits for A value.

If 0.1 is entered : Round to the second decimal place

If 100 is entered : round to the tens place

Moving Object : Select an object to move in situations where the object must move.

Reverse Direction : Changes the creation position of the clothoid curve.

Pair only option

Parameter Option

A Equality : Creates the same A value of closoids.

L Equality : Creates the same L value of closoids.

Theta Equality : Creates the same angle value of closoids.

Draw Guide Line : Draws a guide line where two clothoids meet on the view.

 

 

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