Equidistant (parallel) contour
(contour_parallel)


Result (contour)

Properties

Parameter Name
Type
Description
k
contour

Contour C

le
length

Distance d, with respect to the contour's direction:
positive - to the left of C
negative - to the right of C

r
length

Radius of rounding arcs R1 at right turns (if d>0)
Radius of rounding arcs R1 at left turns (if d<0)
Default: 0

rin
length

Radius of rounding arcs R2 at left turns (if d<0)
Radius of rounding arcs R2 at right turns (if d>0)
Default: 0

sel
ref_value

Selection of the contour-part:
The selection position determines the contour-part to which a parallel contour will be created.

In the Edit mode you are able to get the different possibilities. Please press the middle mouse button in the drawing area. Each button press will display another possible contour-part.
You can fix the requested contour part via pressing the left mouse button in the drawing area.

The action generates an equidistant contour related to an existing contour.

Notes: 





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