The Angle Creation Cursor is used for drawing angles. EazyDraw uses this method of creation for two graphics, Arcs and Pies. The Toolbar buttons for these shapes are shown below. The Number Creation Cursor becomes active when one of these buttons is selected.
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The mouse down click in this mode defines the center of the graphic to be created. Keep the mouse button down and drag a line that will define a radius and start angle. When the mouse is released the second step of the procedure is initiated. You will note that the Angle Cursor remains in effect. At this point the swept angle is under control of the mouse position.
You move the mouse around the circumference to define the desired swept angle. The next mouse click completes the process and defines the end angle of the graphic. If the mouse moves off the document window this will also complete the process and create the new Arc or Pie shape.
The swept angle is drawn clockwise. If you need a counterclockwise swept angle hold down the "Shift" to switch the direction of sweep of the angle.
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Don't be concerned if the arc is not placed and sized exactly as desired during the creation procedure. You may easily
move or resize
the graphic after creation. Undo and redo always works but not during the creation operation, only after each creation procedure is complete. If you need to change the direction of the arc (clockwise -- counterclockwise) or set the defining radius use the
Graphic Details Inspector
to modify the parameters for the newly created Arc or Pie.
