Draw an arc to pass through three specified points.
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This function allows you to draw an arc by entering three points on the circumference of the arc. The first and last points determine the start and end points of the arc.
Procedure
Indicate start point of arc
Position the cursor over the desired start position and click or press [Enter].
You are prompted to:
Indicate second point in arc
A line is drawn until you indicate the second point.
Position the cursor on the second point for the arc and click or press [Enter]. You can jump to the desired point or use the snaps to arrive at the desired position.
Indicate end point of arc
The arc is drawn to show you the curve. You can now move the to the end point.
The function repeats and you can continue to draw the next arc.