Context:
The following figure shows the resulting arc:
When you draw an arc using the Through Three Points method, you should
consider the same angle size and point selection prerequisites as described in
Sketching arcs using a center point and two endpoints.
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From the arc tools in the Sketcher toolbox, select the Through Three
Points arc tool
. For a diagram of the tools in the Sketcher toolbox, see
The Sketcher tools.
Abaqus/CAE displays prompts
in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.
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Click the two points that you want to use as the endpoints of the arc.
Abaqus/CAE
draws a sample arc with a predetermined radius as you select the second
endpoint of the arc. You change this sample radius when you select the third
point.
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Move the cursor to the third point on the arc, and click mouse button
1.
Abaqus/CAE
draws an arc joining the endpoints and passing through the selected point.
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To create more arcs, repeat the above steps beginning with Step 2.
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When you have finished creating arcs, do one of the following:
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Click mouse button 2 anywhere in the
Abaqus/CAE
window.
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Select any other tool in the
Sketcher
toolbox.
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Click the cancel button
in the prompt area.