obj = GCONIC/point1,point2,point3,point4,VECT,x,y,z
Creates a general conic by specifying four previously defined points and a vector which is the direction of tangency
Parameter |
Description |
point1,point2,point3,point4 |
Four previously defined points which are on the curve. All of the points must be co-planar, however, no three of the points may be collinear. The points must be specified individually if an array is used. |
VECT |
Minor word that indicates that a tangent vector is to be specified. |
x,y,z |
The three components of a vector which may be specified individually or as an array. The specified vector represents the tangent of the conic at the first point. |
Creating a general conic by specifying four previously defined points and a vector which represents the slope of the conic at the first point.
Declarations
ENTITY/P(4),GC1
NUMBER/XYZ(3)
DATA/XYZ,1,2,0
Geometry Definition
P(1)=POINT/1,1
P(2)=POINT/2,1.5
P(3)=POINT/3,1.75
P(4)=POINT/4,1.875
Conic Definition
GC1=GCONIC/P(1),P(2),P(3),P(4),VECT,XYZ
General Conic Using Four Points and a Vector