obj = GCONIC/point1,point2,point3,VECT,x1,y1,z1,x2,y2,z2
Creates a general conic by specifying three previously defined points and two vectors which represent the slopes of the conic at the first and last point.
Parameter |
Description |
point1,point2,point3 |
Three previously defined points which are on the curve. All of the points must be coplanar, however, they may not be collinear. The points must be specified individually if an array is used. |
VECT |
Minor word that indicates that two tangent vectors are to be specified. |
x1,y1,z1,x2,y2,z2 |
The six components of two vectors which may be specified individually, as two arrays, or any combination of the two. The specified vectors represent the tangents of the conic at the first and last points respectively. |
Creating a general conic through three points controlled by a beginning and ending slope.
Declaration
ENTITY/P(3),GC1
Geometry Definition
P(1)=POINT/1,1
P(2)=POINT/2,1.5
P(3)=POINT/3,1
Conic Definition
GC1 =GCONIC/P(1),P(2),P(3),VECT,1,2,0,1,-2,0
General Conic Using Three Points and Two Vectors