This tool is used to create a CAD Arc, using a start point, radius and chord.
The video below will show how to create a CAD Arc using the start point, radius and chord method.
Or continue down the page to see the CAD Arc Start Point, Radius and Chord create option.
This CAD Arc Start Point Radius and Chord option is found on the CAD Arc Toolbar, and is the 13th option when the toolbar files out.
Or from the menu, Use: CAD => Arc => Start Point Radius and Chord
CAD Control Bar Options
The Arc is created and placed using the details from the CAD Control Bar, these include,
String Name, Model, Colour, Z – Value, Linestyle, Weight and Tinable.
If you would like to learn more about the CAD Control Bar and how to utilise it,
Visit this post: CAD Control Bar – How to Utilise It
The start point is selected with the mouse or entered in via the keyboard (this is the start point of the arc). To specify the 1st point with the mouse, a point must be selected (Left Button) and accepted (Middle Button).
The next step required is for you to enter the Radius of the Arc, type a number into the box and hit the <Enter> key.
Note: Arc and Circles in 12d Model can be both clockwise and anti-clockwise in direction.
Clockwise arc/circles are entered into a panel with a positive (+) radius.
Anti-Clockwise arc/circles are entered into a panel with a negative (-) radius.
The next step required is for you to enter length of the Arc, type a number into the box and hit the <Enter> key.
The final step required is for you to enter a Chord bearing, type a number into the box and hit the <Enter> key. (this is the bearing between the start point and end points of the Arc)
An ARC is constructed using the information entered.
Note: The Chord bearing is between the start point and end point of the Arc.
Use a String Inquire <F2> to check the Arc details.
