To create an arc, you can specify various combinations of center, endpoint, start point, radius, angle, chord length, and direction values.
Draw the Arc in a Clockwise Direction
By default, arcs are drawn in a counterclockwise direction. Hold down the Ctrl key as you drag to draw in a clockwise direction.
Draw an Arc by Specifying Three Points
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Click . Find
- Specify the start point.
- Specify a point on the arc.
- Specify the endpoint.
Draw an Arc Using a Start Point, a Center Point, and an Endpoint
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Click . Find
- Specify a start point.
- Specify the center point.
- Specify the endpoint.
Continue an Arc with a Tangential Line
- Complete the arc.
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- Press Enter at the first prompt.
- Enter the length of the line and press Enter.
Continue an Arc with a Tangential Arc
- Complete the arc.
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Click . Find
- Specify the second endpoint of the tangent arc.