Sketcher Create3PointArc/en: Difference between revisions

From FreeCAD Documentation
(Updating to match new version of source page)
(Updating to match new version of source page)
(6 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:


{{Docnav
{{Docnav
|[[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc]]
|[[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc by center]]
|[[Sketcher_CreateCircle|Circle by center]]
|[[Sketcher_CompCreateCircle|Create a circle]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|IconL=Sketcher_CreateArc.svg
|IconL=Sketcher_CreateArc.svg
|IconR=Sketcher_CompCreateCircle.png
|IconR=Sketcher_CreateCircle.svg
|IconC=Workbench_Sketcher.svg
|IconC=Workbench_Sketcher.svg
}}
}}
Line 12: Line 12:
{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Sketcher Create3PointArc
|Name=Sketcher Create3PointArc
|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create Arc by three points
|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create arc by 3 points
|Workbenches=[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|Workbenches=[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|Shortcut={{KEY|G}} {{KEY|3}} {{KEY|A}}
|Shortcut={{KEY|G}} {{KEY|3}} {{KEY|A}}
|SeeAlso=[[Sketcher CreateArc|Sketcher CreateArc]]
|SeeAlso=
}}
}}


==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==
==Usage==


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

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



{{Docnav
{{Docnav
|[[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc]]
|[[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc by center]]
|[[Sketcher_CreateCircle|Circle by center]]
|[[Sketcher_CompCreateCircle|Create a circle]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|IconL=Sketcher_CreateArc.svg
|IconL=Sketcher_CreateArc.svg
|IconR=Sketcher_CompCreateCircle.png
|IconR=Sketcher_CreateCircle.svg
|IconC=Workbench_Sketcher.svg
|IconC=Workbench_Sketcher.svg
}}
}}

Revision as of 11:00, 23 April 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.