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The [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|Sketcher Create3PointArc]] tool creates an arc by its endpoints and a point along the arc. {{Version|0.22}}: This is in effect 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. When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red 3 point arc icon: <span style="background-color:#ddd; display:inline-block;">
[[Image:Sketcher_Pointer_Create_3PointArc.svg|32px]]
</span>. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.


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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|End points and rim point]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|End points and rim point]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] Create arc by three points}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|16px]] Create arc by three points}} option from the menu.
#* The keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, {{KEY|A}}.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|3}}, {{KEY|A}}.
# For further steps see [[Sketcher CreateArc#Usage|Sketcher CreateArc]].
# Pick points in an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in the [[Task_panel|Task panel]]).
# Pressing {{KEY|Esc}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.





Revision as of 18:51, 12 February 2024

Sketcher Create3PointArc

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by three points
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G 3 A
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Sketcher Create3PointArc tool creates an arc by its endpoints and a point along the arc. introduced in version 0.22: This is in effect 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 End points and rim point button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by three points option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then 3, A.
  2. For further steps see Sketcher CreateArc.