The Triangle tool has three modes. The steps for drawing the triangle are the same for each mode; the only difference is the fields that display in the dialog box that opens.
To create a triangle:
1. Click the Triangle tool from the Basic palette and select the desired mode.
2. Click to set the first and second points of the first side.
The Triangle Settings dialog box opens; the fields available depend on the mode that was selected.
3. The length of the first side of the triangle displays. Enter the remaining fields as required for the selected mode and click OK. The following restrictions apply.
Mode |
Restriction |
|
Three Sides |
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of the triangle must be greater than the remaining side |
|
Two Sides and Included Angle |
The angle must be less than 180 degrees |
|
Two Angles and Common Side |
The sum of the two angles must be less than 180 degrees |
4. Two possible triangles display; click the triangle to keep.
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