Basics of Coordinate Metrology
Unit 5:  Geometric Combinations - Connections

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A special case in construction are the so-called connecting elements. The connection of several geometric elements results in the formation of a new "virtual" geometric element:
  
Connection giving a line Connection giving a circle
   
  • In the left example, a "virtual" line is generated from four circle centers, the circle centers being "connected" to give a line.
      
  • In the right example, a new circle is generated from the centers of the three large and the two small circles. Here, too, the circle centers are "connected" to give a virtual new circle.