3 Point Arc

You can create an arc by specifying three points (start, end, and midpoint).

To create a 3 point arc:

1. Click 3 Point Arc on the Sketch toolbar, or click Tools, Sketch Entities, 3 Point Arc.

   The Arc PropertyManager appears and the pointer changes to .

2. Click where you want the arc to start.

3. Drag to where you want the arc to end.

4. Release the pointer.

5. Drag the arc to set the radius and to reverse the arc, if necessary.

6. Release the pointer.

7. Make any necessary changes in the PropertyManager and click OK .

To change the properties of the arc:

Select the arc and edit the properties in the Arc PropertyManager.

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