To Work With Arcs

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. Use this method to draw them in a clockwise direction.

• Hold down the Ctrl key as you drag to draw the arc.
• Release Ctrl to draw in a counterclockwise direction again.

Draw an Arc by Specifying Three Points

1. Click Draw > Arc drop-down > 3-Point.
2. Specify the start point.
3. Specify a point on the arc.
4. Specify the endpoint.

Draw an Arc Using a Start Point, a Center Point, and an Endpoint

1. Click Draw > Arc drop-down > Start, Center, End.
2. Specify a start point.
3. Specify the center point.
4. Specify the endpoint.

Continue an Arc with a Tangential Line

1. Complete the arc.
2. Click Draw > Line.
3. Press Enter at the first prompt.
4. Enter the length of the line and press Enter.

Continue an Arc with a Tangential Arc

1. Complete the arc.
2. Click Draw > Arc drop-down > Continue.
3. Specify the second endpoint of the tangent arc.