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This tool is used to create a CAD Arc, using the 3 directed tangents method.
The video below will show how to create a CAD Arc using the 3 directed tangents method.
Or continue down the page to see the CAD Arc 3 directed tangents create option.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/873885484″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This CAD Arc 3 Points option is found on the CAD Arc Toolbar, and is the 3rd option when the toolbar files out.
Or from the menu, Use: CAD => Arc => 3 Directed Tangents[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1419″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Pick and Accept on the first tangent of a string segment.
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.
Please check the direction of the arc/circle to be created and use pick with direction if required.
If you would like to learn more about Picking with Direction and how to utilise it,
Visit this post: Picking with Direction
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1535″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pick and Accept the second tangent of a string segment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1536″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pick and Accept the third tangent of a string segment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1537″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new arc is created tangential to the 3 selected string segments and the radius is calculated from these string segments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1570″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use a String Inquire to check the details of the new arc.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1546″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row]