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Status Planned
Categories 2D Drawing
Created by Guest
Created on Sep 28, 2023

Add option to Smartline for 3-point arc

I would like the Smartline tool to have an option for a 3-point arc. Currently, the only arc possible is an arc by center. This is a limited option, requiring us to know the center point or radius beforehand. It would be very helpful to be able to place an arc by edge points - start, middle, end. That is a much better choice for a "best fit" arc over existing linework.

The DD Design tool Sketch does exactly this - we have the choice to choose between arc by center or 3-point arc. However, DD tools automatically place constraints, which are unwanted for general drafting, and require an extra step to turn off. DD tools have also been deprecated, and I dread the day Bentley removes them. The best solution is to add 3-point arc functionality to the existing Smartline tool.

  • Guest
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    Mar 15, 2024

    Our teams are also asking for this added functionality. Please add

  • Guest
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    Oct 11, 2023

    The option to close the shape is needed as well