Draw an arc with FreeSketch

Note:

The IntelliSketch options Point On Element or End Point must be set to draw arcs that are tangent to other elements.

  1. Choose the FreeSketch command .

  2. On the FreeSketch command bar, set the Arc element type button and clear the other element type buttons.

  3. Drag to draw an arc.

Tip:

  • The Adjust option specifies whether the geometry Is adjusted as you draw.

    • When the Adjust option is off, the software draws the exact movements of your cursor.

    • When the Adjust option is on, the software interprets arcs as tangent to the elements they are connected to. IntelliSketch places relationship handles.

  • IntelliSketch recognizes relationships at the start point and end point of the arc. IntelliSketch places relationship handles.

  • When you set the Line and Arc element type buttons, you can draw connected lines and arcs.

  • You can use the options on the FreeSketch command bar and the commands on the shortcut menu to edit an arc.

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