How to Draw Arcs in BricsCAD

Quick answer: The default way to draw an arc is by specifying three points, a start point, a second point, and an endpoint. Other creation methods live in the Arc submenu of the Draw menu and on the Arcs toolbar.

Finding the Arc Tool

The Draw menu, the Draw toolbar, the Draw ribbon panel, or the Draw tab of the No Selection Quad.

Drawing an Arc: General Procedure

1. Launch ARC. You’re prompted for the start of the arc, or to choose Center, with Follow last point as the default if you just press Enter, continuing straight on from wherever you last left off.
2. Specify a point. You’re prompted for a second point, or to choose Angle, Center, Direction, End, or Radius instead.
3. Specify a point. You’re prompted for the end point.
4. Specify the end point. The arc is created.

Editing an Arc

1. Select the arc; its properties appear in the Properties panel.
2. Type a new value into the Center, Radius, Start angle, or End angle field and press Enter.
3. Press Esc to stop editing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I just press Enter when starting the ARC command? It defaults to Follow last point, continuing the arc from wherever you last left off, rather than requiring a fresh start point.

What alternate methods can I use for the second point of an arc? Angle, Center, Direction, End, or Radius, instead of just clicking a plain second point.

Which properties of an arc can I edit directly after drawing it? Center, Radius, Start angle, and End angle, all editable in the Properties panel.

Where do I find alternate arc creation methods beyond the default three-point approach? The Arc submenu of the Draw menu, or the Arcs toolbar.