3 Point Arc3 Point arc tool icon

 

Sketch an arc by defining the two end points and then the radius point.

This functionality is available on Onshape's browser, iOS, and Android platforms.

Closed3 Point Arc: Desktop

 

 

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In the Sketch toolbar:

Sketch toolbar with 3 Point Arc tool icon highlighted

Sketch an arc by defining the two end points and then the radius point.

Steps

  1. Click Sketch 3 point arc tool icon to set start point.
  2. Click Sketch 3 point arc tool icon to set second point.
  3. Click Sketch 3 point arc tool icon to set radius (or click and drag to set start point, release to set second point and click to set radius).

Example of 3 Point Arc

Closed3 Point Arc: iOS

Sketch an arc by defining the two end points and then the radius point.

Steps

  1. Tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon to set the first end point of the arc.
  2. To set the second end point of the arc, tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon again or touch and drag then release.
  3. To set the radius of the arc, tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon again or touch and drag then release.

Example of 3 Point Arc tool in use

Closed3 Point Arc: Android

Sketch an arc by defining the two end points and then the radius point.

Steps

  1. Tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon to set the first end point of the arc.
  2. To set the second end point of the arc, tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon again or touch and drag then release.
  3. To set the radius of the arc, tap Sketch 3 point arc tool icon again or touch and drag then release.

Example of 3 Point Arc tool in use

 

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Last Updated: March 29, 2021