The functions in the table are shortcuts for
commonly used expressions that combine a function with the Endpoint
Snap mode.
Shortcut functions
|
Function
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Shortcut for
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Description
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dee
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dist(end,end)
|
Distance between two endpoints
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ille
|
ill(end,end,end,end)
|
Intersection of two lines defined by four endpoints
|
mee
|
(end+end)/2
|
Midpoint between two endpoints
|
nee
|
nor(end,end)
|
Unit vector in the XY plane and
normal to two endpoints
|
pldee (d)
|
pld(d,end,end)
|
Point at a distance along a line determined by
two endpoints (see pld)
|
pltee (t)
|
plt(t,end,end)
|
Point at a parametric location on a line determined
by two endpoints (see plt)
|
vee
|
vec(end,end)
|
Vector from two endpoints
|
vee1
|
vec1(end,end)
|
Unit vector from two endpoints
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