dynamic tangency arc not working

[CDL2042]

I just updated to MR2 SP1, and now when I try to create a dynamic arc, it uses the opposite end of the entity for the start of the arc. Anyone have an idea why?

 

This is a prime example of why I dread every new release, same amount of bugs, just in different places.

 

Suggestion for MR3. Don't release it until it is actually better than X,X2,X2MR1, etc.

[Thad]

Are you talking about creating an arc tangent, and then selecting the option from the ribbon bar that looks like a fish hook? If so, I use it almost daily with no problems.

 

Thad

[Guest]

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Mastercam X2 SP1

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If that is accurate I believe THAT is where your problem lies.

 

There has been some improvements to tangency creation.

 

BTW, there will be NO MR3

[Thad]

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I just updated to MR2 SP1

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Looks like he just didn't update his sig yet.

 

Thad

[Guest]

DOH!!!!!

[Thad]

John, shall we continue this conversation until CDL gets back to us?

 

Thad

[Guest]

Well I would like to know what a

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dynamic arc

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is.

 

I looked through the create arc dialog and I can not find dynamic arc. SO I am thinking it is incorrect or improper usage

[Thad]

In create arc tangent, there is an option to place the arc dynamically. That's what I thought he was talking about.

 

Thad

[Guest]

If that's the case, then you click and drag your start arrow to where the arc is supposed to begin.

[Thad]

Exactly. It works fine here. I'm just not sure if that's what he's talking about.

 

Thad

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I'm pretty sure that's what he's talking about, 'cause I get the same thing. Create arc tangent dynamic, click a line and drag to an end, and about 25% of the time the arc starts in the middle or at the other end. Deleting and recreating the line often fixes it, but not always.

 

X2 MR2 SP1

XP Pro 64

Quadro FX540

[Thad]

At what point does the new arc appear on the wrong end? After you click the endpoint, you can drag the arc bigger or smaller. Do you see it then or after you give it an arc size and hit OK?

 

It almost kinda sounds like an autocursor override happening when it isn't wanted.

 

Thad

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

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At what point does the new arc appear on the wrong end? After you click the endpoint, you can drag the arc bigger or smaller. Do you see it then...

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Yep. Coming out the end I didn't drag the arrow to, inverse-tangent (folded back).

[CDL2042]

Yes, I didn't update my signature. I am running MR2 SP1, and yes I know you need to drag the arrow to the right end. It doesn't work, and I was just looking for possible solutions.

 

I'm going to try redrawing the line as Matt suggested.

 

BTW it worked in X2 sp1.

 

Thanks

[gcode]

has anyone sent this in as a bug report..??

[Thad]

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has anyone sent this in as a bug report..??

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Not me. It works fine here. I probably used it over 50 times last week.

 

Thad

[Lee.]

Thad,

 

I am trying to create a line tangent to an arc and through a particular point. Angle unknown.

 

Line has to go through point and be tangent to said arc.

 

I used to be able to do this in V9??

 

Where am I going wrong??

[Guest]

Lee,

 

If your point and arc are on the screen,

 

Create >> Line, make sure the tangent button is depressed, click the arc and then use the auto cursor to select the point.

 

Should be done

[Lee.]

John,

 

I had to hold ctrl down to temp turn off the auto cursor.

 

Thankyou.

 

Thankyou.