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Arc From 3 Points

Hyperbolic Arc

Sketcher

Description

The Sketcher CreateArcOfEllipse tool creates an elliptical arc.

Arc of ellipse (white) with internal geometry (dark yellow)

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Elliptical Arc button.
   • Select the Sketch → Geometries → Elliptical Arc option from the menu.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then E, then A.
2. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
3. Pick the center of the arc.
4. Pick an endpoint of one of the axes of the arc, this also defines one of its radii.
5. Pick the start point of the arc, this also defines the other radius of the arc.
6. Pick the endpoint of the arc.
7. The elliptical arc is created, including a set of internal geometry (major axis, minor axis and two foci).
8. If the tool runs in continue mode:
   1. Optionally keep creating arcs.
   2. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Notes

• Elements of the internal geometry can be deleted. They can be recreated at any time with Sketcher RestoreInternalAlignmentGeometry.
• Once created, the major and minor axes of an elliptical arc are strict and cannot be swapped by resizing. This is a consequence of the solver parametrization and the same strict behavior of OpenCASCADE. An elliptical arc must be rotated to swap its axes.

Arc From 3 Points

Hyperbolic Arc

Sketcher