ConVex

Definition

V distance,+-offset[,heading]

V	conVex command
distance	Distance in working units to move in the current heading direction to set the end point of the convex arc.
offset	Chord perpendicular to and at the mid point of the distance set in the first parameter. Endpoint of the cord is the center of the arc. A positive offset sets the chord away from the arc and negative towards the arc.
heading	Range -360 to [+]360 sets the heading relative to the current heading.

Usage

Convex allows a linear move with an arc connecting the start and end points. The offset can be either side of the linear move controlled by a negative or positive offset.

Positive offset (away from arc)

v1,.5

Negative offset (towards arc)

v1,-.5


Example

This con rod outline is an example of using the convex shape.



For the outline of the con rod enter the following in an empty shape:

h90
j.3,-90
j.2,90@
j2,-90
j.1,180!
v.6,-.5,180
j.1,-90
j2,90!
v.4,-.3

To define points to drill the centers select a different shape and enter:

d0,90
j2.8
d0