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Smooth transition from line to arc

Smooth transition from line to arc

Smooth transition from line to arc

(OP)
I want to draw in a sketch, a smooth transition from a straight line to an arc using a clothoid / euler curve, any advice appreciated.

RE: Smooth transition from line to arc

Why not just make the arc tangent to the line?

RE: Smooth transition from line to arc

(OP)
Hi. It is tangential, but this gives a stepped acceleration at the point of change

RE: Smooth transition from line to arc

Use a spline and add equal curvature constraints to each end.

RE: Smooth transition from line to arc

Use a Spline, Style Spline or Conic with Equal Curvature contraints.

Anna Wood
SW2014 SP2, Windows 7 x64

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