The
Arc by Points tool allows you to create curves when you are in the process of creating a new model or adding to an existing model.
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The
Arc by Points command is used to create an arc or circle, using three coordinates that you specify. Radio buttons on the panel give you the option to create an arc or a circle.
| Dialog element | Explanation |
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| Coordinate 1 | Specify the first of three coordinates that will define the arc or circle you wish to create.
Either click directly on the model, or type the coordinate position in the dialog input box (e.g.: 5 10 15). |
| Coordinate 2 | Specify the second of three coordinates that will define the arc or circle you wish to create.
Either click directly on the model, or type the coordinate position in the dialog input box (e.g.: 5 10 15). |
| Coordinate 3 | Specify the third of three coordinates that will define the arc or circle you wish to create.
Either click directly on the model, or type the coordinate position in the dialog input box (e.g.: 5 10 15). |
| Automatically create nodes at end points of curve | Select the check box to ensure that a node is created at each end of the curve, after the specified curve is created. |
| Arc or Circle | Allows you to choose whether the new curve will be an arc or a circle. |
| Create as | Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves. Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click
Change.
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| Filter | The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity. |
- Create as
- Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
- You can create a curve and assign runner properties to it.
- You can create a region and assign part surface properties to it.
In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves.
Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click Change. - Filter
- The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity.