Elliptical Arc
Just as an arc is a portion of an circle, the elliptical arc tool creates a part portion of an ellipse. Keep in mind that elliptical arcs are drawn counter clockwise.
Also, note that the elliptical arc is not an independent tool, but an option of the ellipse command.
Elliptical Arc Quick Reference | |
Command |
ellipse |
Alias |
el |
Menu bar |
Draw ⇢ Ellipse⇢ Arc |
Important Options |
Menu Bar: Draw ⇢ Ellipse ⇢ Arc - First, draw an ellipse by specifying the start, end and other axis. Next, specify the start angle (start point) of the elliptical arc, and then the end angle. Remember to draw your start point and end point counterclockwise. Command Window: After executing the ellipse command, enter e to choose the elliptical arc option. By default, you will be prompted to specify the diameter of the first axis. Center - Specify the center, then a start and end point (first, second radius). |
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Command Window Examples (remember to type the spaces into the command window) |
Draws an elliptical arc using three points to define the ellipse and two to define the arc: : ellipse e <specify 1st axis start/end> <specify 2nd axis radius> <specify arc start> <specify arc end>
Draws elliptical arc with center, start, & end points. : el e c <specify center> <specify 1st axis radius> <specify 2nd axis radius> <specify arc start> <specify arc end>
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