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Additional features when building arcs |
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Available for all commands except Arc by Three Points.
The arc can be built both counterclockwise and clockwise. To change the current construction direction, press the Arc Direction button 
on the Parameter Panel.
The direction of construction can be changed with all methods of arc construction, except for the method of three points, where the direction is determined by the position of the points.
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When building an arc in the center and two points, the direction can be changed by a cursor, passing it through the starting point of the arc in the opposite direction to the current. |
Line Style Selection
The current line style is displayed in the field of the same name in the Parameter Toolbar. To change the style, expand the list Style and select the desired line. More about selecting line style...
Remembering parameters
When sequentially building arcs that have a number of identical parameters, the values of these parameters (common center, same radius, etc.) can be remembered until the command is completed. To do this, specify the parameter values common for the objects, click 
Remember Status, after which continue the construction. More information about remembering parameters...
Example 1. Construction of several arcs with the same center and radius.
1.Call the Arc command.
2.Select the center point of the arc.
3.Enter the desired radius value in the corresponding field on the Parameter Panel.
4.Press the Remember Status button .
5.Sequentially specify the start and end points of the arcs that are created.
Example 2. Construction of several arcs outgoing from one point.
1.Call the Arc by Three Points command.
2.Set the starting point of the first arc.
3.Click the Remember Status button.
4.Sequentially specify the second and third points of the arcs that are created.
