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Geometry → Create arc

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Purpose

Create a circular arc from a center and two radius points.

Steps

  1. Select the Arc tool.

    Create arc controls

  2. Click the center, then the start radius point, then the end radius point.

    Create arc controls

Inputs and units

Input or valueMeaningUnits
PointsCenter → start → end; both radius points must be equally distant from the center.Point coordinates use Geometry length units

Limitations

  • The three points must not be collinear. This tool does not create a full 360° circle; use Circle for that.

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