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    Default Fillet Command create cirlces

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    Hi,

    I'm having a problem with the fillet command. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong but most times when adding a fillet, it create a circle. The shape is that of a boat hull. I have attached an example. Your advise and thoughts are appreciated.
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    its because your trying to fillet between a line and an arc so autocad doesnt know where to trim the fillet circle.
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    Fillet doesn't work as well on polylines as lines. I'd suggest exploding, fillet, join (pedit) to polylines when done.

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    it will still happen when he explodes coz theres an arc involved
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    Matho have a look at the grips on your lines.......
    the sides are not symmetrical....
    This being a boat hull and all..should the sides be the same..?
    I would suggest drawing one side only "about a centreline" then mirror..
    you could then join them with pedit if you like...
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    Quote Originally Posted by PS_Port View Post
    Matho have a look at the grips on your lines.......
    the sides are not symmetrical....
    This being a boat hull and all..should the sides be the same..?
    I would suggest drawing one side only "about a centreline" then mirror..
    you could then join them with pedit if you like...
    I was trying to different things such as break, explode, trim etc in this particular case, hence the uneven poly. I'll have to build a bridge and keep on mirroring. Thanks

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    i managed to do it right... its the way you select it, not too far away from the fillet or not to near
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    Or perhaps draw a circle with the TTR option, and trim to suit

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    Been my pet hate for years fillet two arcs ie 3 curves autocad draws an S bend.

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