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>> Expression: +3*vec1(cen,cen)
The first point of the line is 1 unit in the Y direction from the center of the
first selected circle. The second point of the line is 3 units away from the first
point. The direction of the line is from the center of the first selected circle
to the center of the second selected circle.
See also:
Use the Command Prompt Calculator
Use Snap Modes in Arithmetic Expressions
You can use Snap modes as parts of arithmetic expressions. The program
prompts you to select an object and returns the coordinate of the appropriate
snap point. Using arithmetic expressions with Snap modes greatly simplifies
entering coordinates relative to other objects.
When you use these Snap modes, enter only the three-character name. For
example, when you use the Center Snap mode, enter cen. CAL Snap modes
set the value of the
LASTPOINT (page 1383) system variable.
CAL Snap modes
Snap modeAbbreviation
ENDPOINTEND
INSERTINS
INTERSECTIONINT
MIDPOINTMID
CENTERCEN
NEARESTNEA
NODENOD
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