Arc
To draw an arc:
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Click the drop-down arrow to choose the type of arc:
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Start End Middle Arc [AM] - Draw the arc by clicking the starting and ending points of the arc, form the curvature of the arc, and then double-click to finalize it.
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Start Middle End Arc [A3] - Draw the arc by clicking the starting and middle points of the arc, form the curvature of the arc, and then double-click to finalize it.
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Use the grips or the Arc tool panel to adjust the arc.
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For a 3D arc, in 3D mode, drag the pyramid grip up or enter a Wall Height value in the tools panel.
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Edit properties by entering values on the tools panel.
Arc Tool Panel
Arc Length |
Adjust the length of the arc. |
Chord Length |
Adjust the space between the start/endpoints of the arc. |
Radius |
Adjust the radius of the entire arc. |
Middle Ordinate |
Increase/decrease the arc’s middle ordinate. |
Wall Height |
In 3D mode, add a 3D wall to the arc. |
Show Start Arrow |
Add an arrow to the start point of the arc. |
Show End Arrow |
Add an arrow to the end point of the arc. |
Closed |
Add a line between the start/end points of the arc to close it. |
Fill (roof) |
Add a roof to a 3D arc that includes a wall.
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Terrain Edge |
Show the terrain edge. |
Line Type |
Select a line type. |
Fill Color |
Select to fill the arc, and choose a fill color and fill characteristics. |
Outline Color |
Choose the color and characteristics for the arc’s line. |
Thickness |
Choose the line thickness. |
Virtual Reality Options |
Select to display the VRT Settings panel. |
Layer |
Choose an existing layer or add a new layer for the arc. |