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Arc Center + Sweep

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  • Last UpdatedMar 03, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Creates an arc with a specified center point, radius and sweep angle.

  1. You are prompted to pick Centre point or

    Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center point position.

  2. You are then prompted to Radius or

    Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the radius point position.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. A construction aid arc is created and displays in the 3D view.

  5. Throughout the construction aid arc creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command.

Additional functionality is also available:

  • Three points

Press the down arrow key and select Three Points to create a construction aid arc with three specified points. Refer to Arc Three Point for further information.

  • Diameter

Press the down arrow key and select Diameter to create a construction aid arc with specified centre point, diameter and sweep angle.

  • Back

Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

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