Create Arc Section with Specified Centre Point and Sweep Angle
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
- 3 minute read
Creates an arc section with a specified centre point and sweep angle.
You are prompted to Centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the centre point position.
You are then prompted to Diameter or <Radius>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the diameter of the arc section.
You are then prompted to Start angle or <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the start point.
You are then prompted to Sweep angle or <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the end point. An arc section is created and displays in the 3D view.
Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Ends + Radius |
Press the down arrow key and select Ends + Radius to create an arc with specified end points and a radius. Refer to Create Arc Section with Specified End Points and Radius for further information. |
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Three Point |
Press the down arrow key and select Three Point to create an arc with three specified points. Refer to Create Arc Section with Three Specified Points for further information. |
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Semi-Circle |
Press the down arrow key and select Semi-Circle to create a semi-circle arc. Refer to Create Semi-Circle Arc Section for further information. |
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Radius |
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to modify the radii of the arc section. You are prompted to Radius or <Diameter> Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the radii of the arc section. |
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Mirror |
Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position. |
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Beta |
Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle <#> Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the arc section. |
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Parallel |
Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
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Back |
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action. |
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Diameter |
Press the down arrow key and select Diameter to create an arc section with a fixed diameter. You are prompted to Diameter or <Radius> Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the diameter of the arc section. |
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Perpendicular |
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular. |
The new GENSEC displays in the Model Explorer.
Refer to Non-Routed Item for further information.