It is extremely frustrating to me that arc lengths are only measured from the counter-clockwise direction. I do a TON of work where I have to create arcs along existing arcs and mine have to be specific lengths and run specific directions. Currently I have to draw the arcs counter clockwise, set the appropriate lengths and then, if the arc actually has to run clockwise (which is often) I then have to rotate the arc into position. That is simply archaic.
What would be ideal is either include a graphic in the OIP that is like the 9 radio buttons for a rectangle or 3 for a line as mentioned in this thread:
or, a simple radio button that states “flip direction”. The former would allow arcs to work like other geometry which is smart. The latter would be less intuitive but quite simple to use.
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It is extremely frustrating to me that arc lengths are only measured from the counter-clockwise direction. I do a TON of work where I have to create arcs along existing arcs and mine have to be specific lengths and run specific directions. Currently I have to draw the arcs counter clockwise, set the appropriate lengths and then, if the arc actually has to run clockwise (which is often) I then have to rotate the arc into position. That is simply archaic.
What would be ideal is either include a graphic in the OIP that is like the 9 radio buttons for a rectangle or 3 for a line as mentioned in this thread:
or, a simple radio button that states “flip direction”. The former would allow arcs to work like other geometry which is smart. The latter would be less intuitive but quite simple to use.
The current solution is just far too cumbersome.
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