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|Workbenches=[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|Shortcut={{KEY|G}} {{KEY|3}} {{KEY|A}}
|SeeAlso=[[Sketcher CreateArc|Sketcher CreateArc]]
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==Description==
==Description==


The [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|Sketcher Create3PointArc]] tool creates an arc by its endpoints and a point along the arc. {{Version|1.0}}: This is the same tool as [[Sketcher_CreateArc|Sketcher CreateArc]] but with a different initial mode.
This tool draws an arc by picking three points: the start point, the end point and a point on the arc.

==Usage==


See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].
==How to use==


# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red arc icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|Endpoints and rim point]]}} button.
* Pick points on an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in TaskView).
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] Create arc by 3 points}} option from the menu.
* Pressing {{KEY|Esc}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, then {{KEY|A}}.
# For further steps see [[Sketcher CreateArc#Usage|Sketcher CreateArc]].


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Latest revision as of 10:41, 7 May 2024

Sketcher Create3PointArc

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by 3 points
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G 3 A
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher CreateArc

Description

The Sketcher Create3PointArc tool creates an arc by its endpoints and a point along the arc. introduced in version 1.0: This is the same tool as Sketcher CreateArc but with a different initial mode.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Endpoints and rim point button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by 3 points option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then 3, then A.
  2. For further steps see Sketcher CreateArc.