Workplane.polarLine()

The polarLine() method is a function in the Workplane class of the CadQuery library, which allows you to create a sketch line that originates from a specified point and extends by a specified distance at a specified angle.

Syntax

The syntax for the polarLine() method is as follows:

polarLine(distance, angle)

Parameters:

• distance (float or int): The distance from the origin point to the endpoint of the line.
• angle (float or int): The angle in degrees between the x-axis and the line.

Both parameters are required for the function to work.

Return Value

The polarLine() method returns a Workplane object that represents the sketch line.

Usage

To use the polarLine() method, you must first create a Workplane object that contains a point. You can then call the polarLine() method on the Workplane object, passing in the desired distance and angle.

For example, to create a horizontal line that extends 10 units from a point at (5,5), you could do the following:

import cadquery as cq

# Create a workplane object and add a point at (5,5)
w = cq.Workplane()
origin = (5,5)
w = w.center(origin)

# Create the polar line
line = w.polarLine(10, 0)

# Display the result
show_object(line)

This will display a horizontal line that extends 10 units from the point (5,5).

Conclusion

The polarLine() method in CadQuery allows you to create sketch lines with ease by specifying a distance and angle from a point. This is a powerful feature that can greatly simplify the process of creating complex models in 3D CAD software.