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sammyk

sammyk

Civil/Environmental
Aug 3, 2007
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Anyone seen a digital planimeter that can calculate the geometric center of an irregular object?

While the ACAD "region" command would be nice and simple to use, the irregular shapes I am calculating are all on paper.
While I could digitize the shapes, my company needs to buy a nice planimeter anyways.

TIA
 
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The short answer is no - but it may exist. I'd trace the irregular shape on cardboard stock and use a pin to find the center. Gravity can be your friend!

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¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
 
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