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In the Circle type list, select Bitangent and
radius.
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In the Element 1 and Element 2 boxes,
select the two elements (point or curve) to which the circle is to be tangent.
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In the Support box, select a surface.
Note:
To project the circle onto the support plane or surface, click .
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In the Radius box, enter the radius value or use the arrows to
change the value.
Note:
To switch to diameter, click .
As several solutions may be possible, click the region where you want the circle
to be. Depending on the active Circle Limitations icon, the
corresponding circle or circular arc is displayed. For a circular arc, you can specify the
trimmed or complementary arc using the two tangent points as end points.
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Click to trim the
element.
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To specify the axis computation mode, select the Axis
computation check box.
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To specify the center computation mode, select the Center
computation check box.
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Click to select the other
circular arc that is suitable for current specifications.
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Click OK to create the circle or circular arc.
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