Previous threads on the topic:
Hi Everyone,
I would like to define a tangent arc in grasshopper using two tangents and a radius like the current tangent arc component that already exists; however, this component only produces arcs on the inner sides between two circles. I would like to do the same thing but on the outer side of the two circles. For example, in the picture below, the blue arcs being the outside arcs and the red arcs being the inside arcs.
[Tangent_Arcs]
Is this possible? I’ve been exploring other option…
For those formulas I use “Geometry Expressions ” and “Maple ”.
I use those software programs as a hobbyist, just like I use Rhino for my hobby.
I have to say that “Geometry Expressions” is very outdated. (for example 32-bit). It has quirks and crashes often. On the other hand, the program is unique, there is no comparable software. It is based on symbolic calculations and constraints. “Geogebra” for example is not based on constraints and cannot calculate the presented geometry as symbols. Furth…
These threads end up with very generalised solutions which may be overkill for you, but this one on the old forums looks neat and tidy and exactly matches your problem.