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{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Arc|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=draft menu, context menu}}
{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Arc|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> Arc}}

This tool draws an arc by picking four points: the center, the radius, the start angle and the end angle. All these values can also be entered manually. The created arc will take the current line width and color.
==Usage==
====Description====

* Pressing CTRL will snap you to availible snap locations. A filled symbol appears to notify you.
This tool draws an arc by picking four points: the center, the radius, the start angle and the end angle.
* Pressing SHIFT will constrain you vertically or horizontally in relation to the center.

[[Image:Draft_Arc_example.jpg]]

====Usage====

* Picking a point on an empty area of the 3d view, or on an existing object.
* Pressing CTRL will [[Draft_Snap|snap]] your point to availible snap locations.
* Pressing SHIFT will [[Draft_Constrain|constrain]] your new point in relation to the last one.
* Enter numbers to [[Draft_Coordinates|manually insert a coordinate]].
* The newly created line will take the current [[Draft_Linestyle|linestyle]].
* Pressing ALT when choosing the end angle will switch you to counter-clockwise direction.
* Pressing ALT when choosing the end angle will switch you to counter-clockwise direction.
* Pressing ESCAPE cancels the function.
* Pressing ESCAPE cancels the function.

====Scripting====

The created arc is a [[Part_Module|Part]] feature containing one edge with three vertices.

Revision as of 22:36, 15 November 2008

Draft_Arc

Menu location
Draft -> Arc
Workbenches
Draft
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

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

Usage

  • Picking a point on an empty area of the 3d view, or on an existing object.
  • Pressing CTRL will snap your point to availible snap locations.
  • Pressing SHIFT will constrain your new point in relation to the last one.
  • Enter numbers to manually insert a coordinate.
  • The newly created line will take the current linestyle.
  • Pressing ALT when choosing the end angle will switch you to counter-clockwise direction.
  • Pressing ESCAPE cancels the function.

Scripting

The created arc is a Part feature containing one edge with three vertices.