Sketcher CreateArc

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Sketcher CreateArc

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

Description

This tool draws an arc by picking three points: the center, the start angle along the radius, and the end angle.

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.

The center has been selected, dragging to set the radius‎ The center and start angle have been selected, dragging to set end angle‎

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Center and end points button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by center option from the menu.
    • The keyboard shortcut: G then A.
  2. Pick points on an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in the Task panel).
  3. Pressing Esc or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.