Offset by radius

Point snap methods

Offset by radius finds the point of intersection of two imaginary circles.

To find the point of intersection between two imaginary arcs or circles

1. After activating a design tool, click Offset by radius on the shortcut menu.
2. Click the center of the first circle.
3. Define the radius of the first circle in one of the following ways:
   • Click a point through which the circle is to pass.
   • Click an element that is to be at a tangent to the circle.
   • Enter the radius in the dialog line.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second circle.

   The two points where the circles intersect are displayed as temporary points.

5. Click one of the points of intersection.

   

   (A) Element
   (B) Point of intersection determined by program