Arc: Radius, Centre, Point, Point

Applicability:

• Cadcorp SIS Map Modeller
• Cadcorp SIS Map Editor
• Cadcorp SIS ActiveX Modeller

Ribbon Group:

Create-Advanced-Arc

Conditions for use:

• Item Class: LineString
• Minimum number selected: None
• Minimum item status: Editable

Associated commands:

• 3 Points
• Angle, Centre, Point
• Angle, Point, Point
• Centre, Point, Point

Description:

 Radius, Centre, Point, Point constructs a LineString item from an arc in a similar way to Centre, Point, Point, except that you are required to enter a specific radius before giving the centre, then two points on the circumference.

 Example:

1. Select Radius, Centre, Point, Point.
   
   
2. The Radius of arc dialog will be displayed:
   
   Type in the radius of the arc and click OK.
   
   
3. Click a position on screen where the arc will start.
   
   
4. Click a position near the end of the arc. The end position is in fact determined by the radius you have entered; this point is used to indicate the direction in which the end point lies from the first point.

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