The Protractor tool measures angles in the drawing, and temporarily displays the degrees measurement in the Data bar. There are two modes for the tool.
Mode |
Description |
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Angle from Two Segments |
Calculates the angle between two objects or object sides that are linear—rectangles (including rounded and rotated), lines, polylines, and polygons. This mode cannot, however, measure circles, ovals, or arcs. In addition, it cannot measure between parallel lines. |
|
Angle from Three Points |
Measures an angle between three points in the drawing area |
To measure the angles between objects or object sides:
1. Click the Protractor tool from the appropriate tool set/palette, and select Angle from Two Segments mode.
● All workspaces: Dims/notes tool set
● Spotlight workspace: Basic tool palette
2. Move the selection arrow over the first side of the angle to measure.
3. Click to select the side, and then move the cursor to the other angle side.
The angle displays in the Data bar.
4. Note the angle, and then click to end the measurement.
To measure angles between three points:
1. Click the Protractor tool from the appropriate tool set/palette, and select Angle from Three Points mode.
● All workspaces: Dims/notes tool set
● Spotlight workspace: Basic tool palette
2. Click to set the first point.
3. Click to set the second point.
4. Move the cursor to the third angle point.
The angle displays in the Data bar.
5. Note the angle, and then click to end the measurement.
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