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This tool is used to create a CAD Arc, using the 2 tangents and radius.
The video below will show how to create a CAD Arc using the 2 tangents and radius method.
Or continue down the page to see the CAD Arc 2 tangents and radius create option.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/873925011″][/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 2 Tangents and Radius option is found on the CAD Arc Toolbar, and is the 4th option when the toolbar files out.
Or from the menu, Use: CAD => Arc => 2 Tangents and Radius[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1421″ 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=”1573″ 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=”1574″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Type in the Radius for the arc, then hit the <Enter> key.
Remember the direction that the arc will be created, clockwise arc = positive radius, and an anti-clockwise arc = negative radius.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1575″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new arc is created tangential to the 2 selected string segments and to the given radius.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1576″ 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=”1577″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row]