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27 Jul 2024 12:40:00 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Gothic cathedral window generator  
From: Thomas de Groot
Date: 20 Jul 2023 02:37:54
Message: <64b8d642$1@news.povray.org>
Op 19/07/2023 om 23:52 schreef Samuel B.:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
>> Op 18-7-2023 om 02:27 schreef Samuel B.:
>>> [...] It's a generic gothic/medieval window macro. [...]
>>
>> Aaah! I love this! Can it do the typically English 4-centered arch? I
>> have been trying to write a macro lately but did not get very far.
>>
>> --
>> Thomas
> 
> Well, you got me interested in the 4-centered arch. I found the following video
> that explains how to make the underlying shape using a compass and straightedge:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgyYXKgs8gw
> 
Yes, that is the procedure indeed.

> Basically, you start with the smallest circle's position and radius, and
> eventually find the center of the 'X'. Then you use that to make a second
> circle. As it turns out, the curved portion is made from just two perfect circle
> segments.
> 
> I hope to get a proper object macro going soon. Not sure what the final geometry
> will be, since there are smooth arches, chamfered and/or filleted arches,
> bricked arches, stepped arches... and any combination of those and beyond...
> 
> Sam
> 
Very good. Looking forward to it. thanks!

-- 
Thomas


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