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How to create a rectangle out of 6 points

Dear GH Fellow,

I do have a question which seems quite simple but which is giving me a huge headache since yesterday:

I have a collection of 6 points, they are aligned 3 by 3 and I would like to fit the smallest possible rectangle through all of the 6 points, should both lines be parallel.

It should be super easy for you experts and your help would be highly appreciated.

Cheers,

Xavier

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Permalink Reply by Daniel González Abalde on November 10, 2015 at 5:19am

If these points are align with the x axis and also are in the same plane:
Points > Bounding box (rigth click - union box) > Rectangle (generic component).

If are align in other axis, you must change the plane of the bounding box.


Or if you want the minimum polyline that contains them, use convex hull component.

Permalink Reply by Xavier AM on November 10, 2015 at 6:04am

Damn! The Convex Hull works like hell, thanks Daniel, you just saved my day .

Cheers

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