DraftSight: In the Dark about Arc?

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Throughout my DraftSight journey, I’ve been a frequent user of the Line and Polyline functions, but just recently discovered the magnitude of drawing options in the Arc drop-down menu. So, this blog is taking it back to the basics with the Arc command.

Located under the Draw section of the Home tab in the ribbon, the different types of Arcs are accessed by selecting the down-facing arrow next to the icon. I’ve found that when including arcs in my designs, there’s always a drawing sequence or command that best fits my needs – improving my productivity and overall drafting experience.

Each drawing option is activated by selecting your Arc of choice, and following DraftSight’s prompts in the command window.

The most elementary Arc is listed first, and consists of specifying three points: your start point, through point and end point. This option allows the most drawing freedom, but may be less exact and quick to use compared to the following Arcs.

DraftSight then lists three different groupings of Arc making options, which I would describe as shortcuts, because they give you more control when inserting specific measurements or angles.

The first section includes arc drawing sequences that begin with the start point, then the center point, and the end point, angle or length of the arc last.

The next section lists arcs that begin with the start point, then the end point, and the angle, direction, or radius of the curve last.

The final grouped section consists of arcs beginning with the center point, then the start point, and then the end point, angle, or length of the curve.

Lastly, the Continue option allows you to create an arc tangent to the last line or arc drawn.

Pro tip: right clicking after creating an arc will repeat the command, but only as a three-point arc.

I hope this post encourages you to incorporate more Arc drawing options in your DraftSight designs!

Check out the video below to see some Arcs in action!

 

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