Overview of polar coordinates

With polar coordinates you can define a position in terms of its angle PA and its distance PR relative to a previously defined pole CC.

Overview of path functions with polar coordinates

Key

Function

Further information

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Straight line LP (line polar)

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Circular path CP (circle polar)

Circular path around circle center point or pole CC to arc end point

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Circular path CTP (circle tangential polar)

Circular path with tangential connection to the preceding contour element

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Helix with circular path CP (circle polar)

Combination of a circular and a linear motion