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In VS Python, this function returns 3-element tuples with gibberish in the third element regardless whether you give it 2- or 3-element tuples. | In VS Python, this function returns 3-element tuples with gibberish in the third element regardless whether you give it 2- or 3-element tuples. | ||
This function checks the intersection of an infinite line defined by the two supplied points. | This function checks and returns the intersection of the circle with an infinite line defined by the two supplied points. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 26 January 2023
.VectorScript|VectorScript ..VS:Function Reference|Function Reference ..VS:Function_Reference_Appendix|Appendix
Description
Finds the intersection points of a line and a circle.
FUNCTION LineCircleIntersect(
begPt :VECTOR;
endPt :VECTOR;
cenPt :VECTOR;
radius :REAL;
VAR pt1 :VECTOR;
VAR pt2 :VECTOR) : BOOLEAN;
def vs.LineCircleIntersect(begPt, endPt, cenPt, radius):
return (BOOLEAN, pt1, pt2)
Parameters
begPt VECTOR endPt VECTOR cenPt VECTOR radius REAL pt1 VECTOR pt2 VECTOR
Remarks
In VS Python, this function returns 3-element tuples with gibberish in the third element regardless whether you give it 2- or 3-element tuples.
This function checks and returns the intersection of the circle with an infinite line defined by the two supplied points.
Version
Availability: from Vectorworks 2014