To Establish Feature Line Arc Direction

1. If you use the Arc option of the Draw Feature Line command prior to drawing any segments, it defaults to drawing a three-point arc. The following prompt is displayed:

   Specify arc second point or [Direction]:

2. Do one of the following:
   • Click a location in the drawing to establish the direction of the arc.
   • Enter an angle at the command line. Use the DD.MMSS (degrees, minutes, seconds) format.
   • Enter Bearing (B). Temporary graphics are displayed on screen and the following prompt is displayed:

     Specify quadrant (1-4) or [aZimuth/Angle]:

     Use your mouse to click one of the four bearing quadrants as indicated by the temporary graphics, or enter the quadrant number at the command line.

     After defining the quadrant, the following prompt is displayed:

     Specify bearing or [aZimuth/Angle]:

     Use your mouse to specify the bearing or enter it at the command line. Use the DD.MMSS format.

   • Enter Azimuth (Z). Temporary graphics are displayed on screen and the following prompt is displayed:

     Specify azimuth or [Bearing/Angle]:

     Use your mouse to specify the azimuth or enter it at the command line. Use the DD.MMSS format.

3. After you have established the arc direction, the following prompt is displayed:

   Specify arc end point or [Radius/Secondpnt/Line]:

   See To Draw Curved Segments of Feature Lines for more information.