Arc

In PLUS RepliCAM like line, there are two option to draw an arc. They are as follows

Arc: To draw an Arc normally it requires three points. To draw select 'Insert Menu > Arc' or select  icon from 'Entity tool bar' and mark  start, middle and end point for Arc in proper manner.  

 

From above figure you can understand how to draw arc with 3 points. Mark Start-P1, Middle- P2 and End point - P3 as shown.

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     You will get an arc with passing though this 3 points. 

Arc N Points : This is another and good option to draw an 'Arc'. If Template' edge is rough or joining point of arc end and other entity is confusing  then its possible to create error while drawing arc relative to that edge and you will get arc of wrong length. To avoid this error use 'Arc N Points'. To select this choose 'Insert Menu > Arc N Points' and start marking from one end to other end of curve, also use zoom window for more accuracy while selecting points. After marking 4-5 points press right key of mouse to end the Arc.

 

From above figure you can understand how to draw arc with N points. Mark  no. of points on templates edge though  its edge may not smooth but you will get arc with good accuracy.

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